Summer Camp Counselor

Summary of Position:

Join our Camp Liberty team for a fun and rewarding summer! We’re looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and reliable counselors to make a difference in the lives of Ann Arbor children. Camp Liberty will run 11 weeks of day camp, each week with its own theme, crafts, special games, and a special Friday activity. Camp runs from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday from June 12th to August 25th. Our counselors will lead, plan, and engage a small group of campers between Young 5s and 5th grade through all our daily activities. Camp Liberty is located at Liberty Athletic Club on the west side of Ann Arbor. Liberty Athletic Club is located on 12 acres with state-of-the-art fitness training areas, tennis courts, swimming pools, and an indoor jungle gym for kids. All counselors receive a summer club membership, plus a discount on all club services, snacks, and beverages from our cafe.

Responsibilities:

• Builds connections with campers and colleagues
• Supervise campers to maintain a safe and inclusive camp environment
• Assist in planning and organizing games, crafts, and activities for campers
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create an enjoyable experience for all campers and staff members
• Engage in swimming, group games, and play in the indoor jungle gym with campers
• Encourage sportsmanship, kindness, and equity throughout camp
• Help campers with lunch and snacks
• Support general athletic club rules and guidelines
• Set up and cleans up camp spaces daily
• Participate in camp training and monthly meetings
• Communicate all vacations and time off needed to the Camp Director in a timely manner

Essential Functions of the Job. Ability to:

• Be outside prolonged periods of time in the sun
• Communicates with diverse groups of children
• Walk, run, jump, and swim confidently and safely
• Engage young children with enthusiasm for long periods of time
• Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 20 lbs

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, or 16 with experience working with kids
• Ability to work a minimum of 18 hours a week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person