Are you ready for a thrilling summer adventure? Join our team as the Lead Camp Counselor and be the heart of the action under the direct supervision of the Youth Development Manager. Your mission: Make every day unforgettable for campers and create lasting memories in the great outdoors as well as ensuring a safe environment. As the lead, you'll not only guide and inspire campers but also manage a team of Junior Counselors, ensuring everyone has the best summer ever!
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform these essential duties satisfactorily:
• Create and maintain meaningful connections with campers and parents.
• Be the ultimate role model for camper behavior as well as Junior Counselors.
• Help prepare, open & close the yurts for the day as well as greet campers and parents.
• Maintain a safe and enriching environment at Camp Big Sky.
• Take responsibility for Junior Counselors.
• Check in with the Youth Development Manager for additional daily tasks.
• Help prepare and administer morning and afternoon snacks.
• Help lead educational outdoor programming.
• Communicate with the Youth Development Manager present about any issues with campers.
• Direct parents to the appropriate director for any billing/registration issues.
• Have an amazing summer in the outdoors while making a huge impact on the lives of others.
PREFERRED EDUCATION | EXPEREINCE | CERTIFICATIONS
• Prefer prior experience working at a camp.
• Prefer professional teaching certification or experience in youth sport activities.
• Prefer prior First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard, WFR, or WEMT certification/training.
• Adaptability: Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions—be prepared for anything!
• Strength: Lift up to 100 pounds with ease and be ready for moderately noisy environments.
• Communication: Listen, understand, and talk in the language of adventure—English.
• Activity Level: Very active! Be on your feet, run, walk, and occasionally sit throughout the workday.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Background check required.
• Experience working with children either babysitting or working with elderly.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to manage groups of children.
• Knowledge of and willingness to participate in camp games, activities, crafts, and
sports.
• Ability to confidently manage camper behavior.
• Receive and be receptive to First Aid and CPR training.
• Ability to spend all day outside in community parks and wilderness environments.
• Be a competent team member of Camp staff.
disclaimer and acknowledgment
This job description is only a summary of typical functions and essential duties being performed by individuals assigned to this position. The actual duties, roles and responsibilities may differ slightly from this job description and is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
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