Senior Camp Counselor

Under the guidance of the management team, deliver a camp program that meets the needs and interests of children with and without disabilities and ensure a safe, quality program.

Ensure that campers are supervised at all times throughout the day, including transition periods, and ensure campers are engaged in appropriate activities throughout the day. Oversee all aspects of camper services, ensuring each camper receives the support they need to be successful in the program.

Coordinate all camper-based services including attendance, positive behavior interventions, parent phone calls, and managing lost and found. Maintain a schedule for camp participants. Organize and lead various small and large group activities.

Supervise, mentor and train assigned staff; assist with conducting supervision meetings, evaluate staff, and work with them on training plans.

Provide crisis intervention in line with agency policies and is a member of the summer emergency action team. Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.

Under the guidance of the medical staff, administer medications as outlined in the camper's medication form and in accordance with agency and Maryland Board of Nursing guidelines.

Assist with the coordination of summer orientation and ongoing in service training for camp staff.

Willingly participate in other areas as necessary.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Experience

Required

Ability to follow directions as well as multi-task.

Experience with behaviors and special needs.

1 year:

Working with children.

Preferred

Experience with personal care, like dressing, bathroom monitoring, grooming, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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