Summer Substitute Counselor

Runs from June 6 - August 11, 2024

Move-in In-person Training: June 6 - June 9, 2024

Camp Dates: June 10 - August 9, 2024

Move-out: August 9 - 11, 2024

Our substitute counselors generally work the first two weeks of Summer Camp and then pick up shifts as need (sick days, known vacations, etc).

At Jen’s Camp, we believe in giving kids experiences that empower them to build their confidence - by empowering them to choose from offered activities based on their own interests. Camp is for youth aged 5-12 with multiple activities happening simultaneously. Camp activities include engineering animation, music, crochet, games, our relaxation room (where they can recuperate energy), outdoor recreation and more!

Even the youngest of campers can typically approach an activity and figure out how to get started on their own. We have trained staff standing by to help guide campers. Our biggest reward is watching camper’s confidence in themselves grow as they successfully navigate tasks and learn processes independently.

We are looking for people who love to get organized, prepare and lead. Who are ready to rock the prep work and plan ahead in order to create a very intentional calm that allows the campers the ability to dive-in, enjoy, create and thrive. Our areas are set up to be intuitive, meaning the campers can walk in and figure out how to get started. Our staff manage inventory, set-up, design and operations and that lends way to the kids being able to get super creative and into their projects while we keep an eye and put an ever present effort into their emotional and physical safety and growth. Wait, did we just say all of that and use the expression “intentional calm”? Yep. Yes, we sure did. With the plan ahead and prepwork in place we are constantly preparing, analyzing and improving an environment of calm so that the kids can flourish. Counselors ensure the emotional and physical safety of the campers and help them engage and try their best to say yes to their requests and ideas.

A bit of how our counselors are both independent and supported through constant learning; Counselors are directors of their designated space ensuring all is safe and maintained both in the moment of use and the counselors are always surveying inventory to ensure we are using supplies as planned and communicating any deviations from plan that they see as needed to the Directors for both approval and support. Directors will always explain the why behind their thinking so counselors are constantly getting a full picture and better understanding the enables them to continue to make more and more educated and knowledgeable recommendations and shifts to their areas.

If you like to do all of that while supporting kids beyond having fun and learning - keep reading! One of the important things we do every day at lunch besides feed the campers is our social/emotional check-in with campers. This check-in is beyond what were doing all day in our areas. This routine helps us get to know some campers on a deeper level and enables us to make their day - if bringing joy to others like this motivates you, you’re reading the right job description and we’re glad you’re here!

We have several areas of camp that are open at different times. This gives campers the ability to choose between offerings, without asking. We give them permission to choose from what is open. They can go where they are drawn to go. Please check out our website to learn more about our programs. Make sure you spend some time on our website learning about us before applying and interviewing. As you can see from this job description those that put the effort into the plan ahead is important and we want to see that from the get go.

Compensation

Staff are paid at their hourly rate for our training, staff meetings, move-in/out and camp time worked. We follow state and federal requirements and staff are compensated at their agreed upon hourly rate stated in their offer letter.

Summer staff positions are temporary, seasonally non-benefited positions and do not include paid vacation time.

Required Availability

Additional: To clarify, everyone (counselors and substitute counselors) work the weekends before camp opens and the weekend immediately following camp closing. These two weekends are called move-in and move-out.

Additional: 3-4 evening staff meetings. The evenings leading up to move-out, we may schedule staff to clock-out and take a break and then clock back in to help prep for move-out for 1-5 hours depending on scheduled needs.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• Clean Background Check
• CPR First Aid AED Certification (That does not expire before August 9, 2024)
• College Degree preferred or underway
• Ideally experience working with a wide range of age levels in a camp or other youth setting as a professional

Additional Job Requirements:

• Being a Counselor is physically demanding, you are on your feet for extended periods of time and can be required to lift up to 60lbs safely (More for outdoor staff).
• This and other activities can require physical exertion. We like to call this crossfit at Jen’s Camp and joke that you can quit your gym membership this summer - but seriously, you can!
• Past leadership experience
• Desire to grow both in this job and professionally

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you or will you be fully up to date on COVID vaccinations and willing to mask if Jen's Camp determines staff need to mask?
• Please list your general availability for interviews: (Ie: Weekday mornings before 10a and W and Th afternoons anytime after 3p)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR, First Aid AED Certification. If no, will you? (Required)

Work Location: In person