Join the Reach Academy Team!

Reach Academy is a Christian summer camp program that offers Fun Activities, Faith-Based Learning and a Friendly Environment to engage today’s Youth’s dynamic mind.

Our Mission is simple Reaching Youth…Teaching Truth

We are seeking Summer Camp Counselors who can engage and lead children and/or youth in various fun-filled mental and physical activities. The desired individuals must be a born-again believer with a strong ability to connect with children, youth and/or teens.

Responsibilities Include:

· Enforces camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in the recreational facilities

· Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp rules

· Report’s camper complaints to leadership and works to resolve issues

· Plans, leads, and implements camp programs for children

· Provides high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants

· Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being

· Maintains a schedule for camp participants

· Facilitates and assist with the creating lesson plans for daily activities

· Organizes and leads various small and large group activities

· Ensures the cleanliness of the camp facility

· Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance

· Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program

· Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them

· Mediates any campers’ disputes

· Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program

· Ability to always maintain a loving order and discipline with children

· Encouraging participation and positive attitudes, and communicating with staff, parents, and co-workers regularly.

· Promoting Reach Academy’s vision, values, and culture

· Participating in pre-camp/post-camp meetings and other meetings as required by the Academy Director

· Expected to maintain high Christian values and professional integrity in order to provide an example and encouragement for the children and families of our community

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Education and experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field preferred.

· Experience leading children in an organized environment preferred

· Familiar with Church and Christian values

· Enjoys working with children: Pre-K– 12th grade

· Available to work: Orientation May 28th - May 31st; June 3rd – July 26th, 2024

· Physically fit and able to work outdoors majority of the day

· Exceptional interpersonal and relational skills, with sensitivity to children, families, visitors, and co-workers

· Timeliness, organization, and attentiveness are absolutely essential

· Must attend and complete all required training prior to first day of camp

· Enthusiastic and positive attitude.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Enjoys being in the company of children

· Previous camp experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person