What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Camp Counselor position at Kingsmill Resort?
CAMP COUNSELOR
Objective: This position is responsible for the instruction and safety of the children in programs and events ensuring participants have a safe and have a fun experience.
Responsibilities:
· Leads, organizes, and supervises children while at camp.
· Assists with planning, developing and conducting age appropriate instructional activities for children of different ages.
· Performs setting up and breaking down equipment for various events and activities.
· Assists during emergency situations
· Reports any accidents immediately and monitors facilities to maintain structure, safety and a clean and welcoming environment
· Ensures safety rules, policies and guidelines are followed and coaches appropriately when required ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience
· Performs tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
· Ability to be punctual and organized
· Candidates must have professional presentation
· Ability to serve as a positive role model and enjoy working with children
· Ability to build relationships
· Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 40 pounds
· Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time indoors/outdoors in a varied environment that may include heat and sunlight exposure
· Must possess strong communication skills and courteous manner
· Possess knowledge of occupational hazards and precautions related to child care
· Must be CPR/1st Aid/AED certified or willing to obtain upon hiring
· Must be at least 18 years of age
· Prefer High School Diploma
· Prefer 3 to 9 months working with children
· Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
