POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the daily care and direction of a group of preschool or school-age campers. Will plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate activities indoors and outdoors with the partnership of a co-counselor.

The Camp Counselor works under the supervision of the Camp & Activity Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, and implements a variety of activities for assigned group of campers to engage them physically, emotionally, and creatively. 

• Ensures the safety and physical and emotional wellbeing of all campers. 

• Uses strong supervision techniques at all times during the day at camp and on out-of-camp field trips. 

• Creates a fun, welcoming atmosphere in which campers can feel happy, secure, and grow. 

• Adheres to and upholds all camp rules and regulations. 

• Collaborates, shares responsibility, and utilizes teamwork with co-counselor and other counselors. 

• Communicates in a professional manner with Camp Directors concerning camper or personal matters. 
• Communicates daily in a professional manner with campers’ parents.
• Actively participates in camp games, activities, and programs alongside campers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Desire to work with preschool or school-age children indoors and outdoors in a summer camp setting. 
• Willing to be trained and certified to perform CPR and first aid.
• Willing to wear appropriate swim attire as directed and get in the water to assist lifeguards with the supervision of campers during possible pool days.
• Ability to lead and direct children in a positive manner. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other counselors. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, counselors, Camp Directors, and parents. 

• Ability to separate and create a balance between work and personal life. 

• Ability to set a good example for campers in behavior, cleanliness, and appearance.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least age 16 by June 19, 2023 

• Experience with children of preschool or school age. 

• Must possess a current CPR certification or the ability to become CPR certified through the Community & Recreation Center by June 19, 2023. 

• Must secure FBI, Child Abuse, and Criminal History Clearances before start date.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Sporting equipment and arts and crafts and office supplies. 

• iPad/laptop

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. 

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 

• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Updated February 2023