General Duties: A Camp Counselor leads children through a variety of activities by supervising and participating including weekly arts & crafts, gym games, sports and more. They incorporate weekly-themes providing a high level of safety and fun for children from ages 6 to 14 years old.
Supervised By:Receives direct supervision from the Summer Play & Learn Camp Director
Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.Communication: Ability to demonstrate exceptional communication skills which includes the ability to apply strong interpersonal skills as well as use clear, concise, and positive language. Ability to remain professional in all aspects of interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community. Ability to communicate with the Camp Director with all comments, concerns, questions, or incidents.
Leadership: Ability to lead and provide a team-oriented approach with the goal to provide campers with a positive experience. Ability to learn and teach specific programs from our camp curriculum, assist in structured class, and lead a variety of small and large group activities each day. Ability to serve as a positive role model to campers.
Supervision: Ability to work with children of different ages and backgrounds. Ability to exercise patience, understanding, and kindness when it comes to positive behavioral management. Ability to provide group supervision of campers with attention to: behavior and group management, health, safety, security, and personal and skill development.
Additional Skills: Ability to promote and actively participate in all camper activities and projects. Ability to exhibit safety-consciousness at all times. Ability to learn, understand, and enforce ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program and follow safety rules and guidelines. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers' safety and their whereabouts at all times. Ability to work as a team and contribute to team effort to set up, break down, and complete any cleaning necessary each camp day ensuring that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.Minimum Qualifications:
- The minimum hiring age is 16.
- Prior experience as an educator, coach, Camp Counselor or experience with early childhood development is preferred.
- Available all six weeks, weekdays from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm on June 24, 2024 to August 2, 2024.
- Available to attend all training's prior to camp season- First Aid and Mandated Reporter training
Rate: $15 - $28
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm on June 24, 2024 to August 2, 2024.
Dept: P&REmployment Type: Seasonal