What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp BOY'S HEAD Counselor position at Blue Ridge Camp?
Position Purpose
Supervision of an assigned division of campers and staff.
Essential Job Functions
Prepare organizational game plan for staff orientation.
Facilitate staff orientation. Plan, schedule and implement orientation work assignments, lectures 7 discussion groups, evening programs & time-off.
Supervise camper luggage detail.
Supervise camper arrival.
Supervise staff/camper summertime daily routine. Use pre-camp documentation as guidelines.
Oversee camper/staff daily routine. Assign staff to appropriate daily/evening activities.
Schedule staff night on-duty roster.
Schedule staff day-off schedule.
Supervise mealtime procedure.
Oversee all-camp filed trips.
Inspect cabins daily.
Maintain quality relations with staff, campers & parents.
Evaluate staff each session.
Organize and supervise camper packing & departure.
Check daily meds lists and follow-up with healthcare staff.
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Qualifications (Minimum Education and Experience)
¨ College Degree
¨ Minimum 3 years’ experience in camp/youth leadership role.
¨ Additional experience in activity programming, computer knowledge and staff supervision.
¨ Minimum 2 years overnight camp experience.
¨ First aid training highly suggested.
Personal Specification
- Strong leadership skills and experience leading a team.
- Resilient, flexible, resourceful, and able to effectively deal with challenging situations.
- Confident, personable, and excellent at communicating with both young people and their parents.
- Highly motivated and able to act as a role model for both staff and children.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Punctual, reliable, and committed.
- How to apply
- Please go to www.blueridgecamp.com to complete the short online application form.
- Job offers will be made as applications are submitted therefore an early application is advised. For further information, please email rikki@blueridgecamp.com
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $3,500.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,500