Lead campers age 8-17, who are enrolled in traditional overnight camp, to have a successful week at camp. Work with co-counselor & your campers to plan each session and have the best week at camp! Assist campers with group living, facilitate relationship building, and personal development while playing an active role in all camp activities. Counselors should enjoy working outdoors and with children.
Housing and all meals provided.
Responsibilities
- Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, archery or climbing)
- Help campers gain independence, develop a sense of belonging, foster generosity, and mater skills
- Escort and oversee children during the daytime as well as overnight in cabins.
- Educate campers through games and explorations
- Set up and maintain equipment
- Resolve conflict and address behavioral issues
- Make sure all safety rules are followed
- Work together as a team to keep camp clean
- Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed
Skills
Preferred
- Experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working or volunteering with youth
- Familiarity with camping and various outdoor activities
- Patient and reliable
- Organizational and communication skills
- A love for children
- Energetic and positive personality
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching)
- First aid- and CPR-certified required-can be obtained through gained employment
Job Types: Temporary, Full-time
Salary: $375.00 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Will you be 18 years of age or older by June 1, 2024
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $375.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Junction City, KS 66441: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person