Description

Cooper Fit & Fun Summer Camp is seeking highly motivated and energetic camp counselors-in-training (CITs) who are passionate about working with youth ages 5-7 and ages 8-12 during summer 2024. Our Cooper mission “Play with a Purpose” embodies the mental, physical, and emotional development we want children to experience in our programs.

As a CIT, you will support and assist the camp counselors in leading a variety of sports, physical activity, athletic games, and developmental curriculum for kids. The goal of our programming is to foster growth in camp youth socially, physically, and developmentally. This includes not only encouraging a love for movement, but also intentionally teaching and exemplifying important character qualities such as communication, empathy, resilience, teamwork, and critical thinking.

Duties include: 

· Assisting camp counselors to plan and execute camp activities (games, sport activities, guided curriculum, etc.).

· Intentionally engaging with, caring for, and playing with campers.

· Fostering a healthy, safe, and uplifting play environment.

· Facilitating set-up/tear-down of camp activities and equipment maintenance .

· General support of camp operations.

· Encouraging participation and positive attitudes from the campers.

· Exhibiting servant leadership and empathy.

· Communicating effectively and regularly with manager and fellow staff. 

· Other duties as assigned.

Must be available:

All CITs: Training & Orientation is on May 29th-31st (this is a mandatory 3 day meeting).

You may consider the following camp duration listed below:

· 1st Half CIT: June 3rd– July 3rd 

· 2nd Half CIT:July 8th - August 9th

· Full Summer CIT: June 3rd - August 9th

Two CIT shifts, Monday – Friday:

1. Morning Shift: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

2. Afternoon Shift: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Requirements

· Must be at least 16 years of age. 

· Must have previous experience working with children 5-12, as well as the ability to perform camp activities (swimming, games, sports activities, etc.). 

· Must be enthusiastic, empathetic, responsible, adaptable, and professional, and require little guidance or supervision in setting up and executing camp activities. 

· Must be able to commit to a minimum of 5 of 10 weeks of camp at 25 hours per week.

· Needs to have access to reliable transportation. 

· CPR certified (preferred).