Are your ready for the summer of a lifetime!?!?! We are looking for a Summer Camp Counselor to supervise young campers and make sure they learn and have fun. You will be responsible for overseeing their activities and supervising the campers. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Summer Camp Counselor. You need to have knowledge around outdoor activities, like swimming, canoeing and sports, if you are patient, energetic but strict when needed, we’d like to meet you.

All applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, at least 18 years of age, and a clear background check.

Summer Camp Counselor Responsibilities

• Plan outdoor activities or sports for groups of campers
• Create weekly or daily schedules while considering children’s age groups and interests
• Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, hiking or crafting)
• Escort and oversee children
• Educate campers through games and explorations
• Set up and maintain equipment
• Resolve occasional fights between children and address behavioral issues
• Make sure all safety rules are followed
• Ensure campers interior space is clean and that campers don’t litter recreational areas or nature
• Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed
• Keep accurate incident logs

Summer Camp Counselor Skills

• Proven experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children
• Familiarity with 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 or carrying children)
• First aid- and CPR-certified preferred