What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Nook or The Bridge Summer Camp Counselor position at Bay Cliff Health Camp?
THIS IS A ONE-WEEK IMMERSIVE PAID POSITION!
August 16-August 22
Counselors hired for Bay Cliff’s Nook Preschool Camp and Bridge Young Adult Camp are responsible for the overall 24-hour care, safety, and well-being of the children or young adults in their cabin/unit.
The Nook Preschool Camp is a four-day camp aims to introduce our youngest campers to the Bay Cliff summer camp magic. With age appropriate scheduling and activities, this program is geared for campers ages 3-5 years old.
The Bridge Young Adult Camp is a new program in Summer 2026 aims to promote independent living skills to the graduates of our Summer Therapy Camp. Campers ages 18-26 will be invited to spend the week learning to navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood through fun outdoor recreation and life skills training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be:
- at least 18 years of age
- dependable and mature.
- positive, enthusiastic, and patient.
- able to work independently.
- an effective problem solver.
- adaptable and flexible.
- attentive to details.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to:
- move safely across uneven surfaces.
- sit/stand for long periods of time.
- transport light to moderate objects short distances.
- lift light objects from one level to another.
- make healthy decisions to promote physical and emotional stamina.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and guide campers in participating safely and successfully in all aspects of camp activities from morning to evening and through the night.
- Provide a positive, nurturing cabin environment that encourages and motivates children and young adults to engage in all aspects of camp life.
- Accompany campers to and from all meals and sit with them to encourage healthy eating habits (appropriate portion sizes, manners, etc.), facilitate conversation, and be responsible for their behavior at the table.
- Accompany your group to, and assist with, daily activity classes.
- Collaborate with other Counselors, Therapists, and Activities staff.
- Keep cabin areas clean and organized.
- Provide supervision during assigned rest periods; these duties are assigned on a rotation basis.
- Other duties as assigned by Bay Cliff administration.