Summer Day Camp Counselor

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD!

Camp Counselor job description

A Camp Counselor is someone who guides and ensures the safety of children as they engage in camp activities. They assist with activity planning and receive special training to fully support kids' needs during their days at the Club.

Camp Counselor responsibilities include:

• Supervising young campers at all times
• Leading recreational and educational activities
• Ensuring equipment is used correctly

Job brief

We are looking for Camp Counselors to supervise young campers in a facility-based day camp and make sure they learn and have fun.

Camp Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

July 1, 2024 - August 23, 2024 (closed July 4th and 5th)

(Applicants must be available all 8 weeks Monday through Friday. Multiple shifts available.)

What do Camp Counselors do?

The most important out of all Camp Counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times. You'll be responsible for overseeing their activities and ensuring they don't get lost or hurt. The job duties of a Camp Counselor also include planning summer camp games, educating children and teenagers, chaperoning park trips and setting up equipment.

Camp Counselor qualifications

Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. If you're patient and energetic, but can enforce rules and policies when needed, we'd like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Plan indoor & outdoor activities for groups of campers
• Create weekly or daily schedules, taking into account children's age groups and interests
• Lead recreational and educational activities
• Escort and oversee children
• Educate campers through games and explorations
• Chaperone daily park trips
• Set up and maintain equipment
• Resolve occasional disagreements between children and address behavioral issues
• Make sure all safety rules are followed
• Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed (training will be provided)
• Keep accurate incident logs

Requirements and skills

• Some experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children preferred
• Patient and reliable
• Organizational and communication skills
• A love for children
• Energetic and positive personality
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength, stamina and endurance)

First aid- and CPR-certified preferred (will train if needed)

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