Position Summary

Summer Day Camp Head Counselor helps provide a safe, fun, high energy, and affordable day camp environment for Hempfield Township and surrounding area residents. This is a great opportunity for someone to make an impactful difference in the community and gain essential leadership skills for future career opportunities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the care and safety of the campers and staff assigned to the camp.
• Each camp includes approximately 50-60 campers and 7 - 10 counselors.
• Assist campers who may need help adjusting to the camp environment
• Be aware of parental concerns which have been communicated to the camp regarding each camper (eg., eating habits, dietary restrictions, special activity requests, medical issues, social concerns).
• Assist the counselors with disciplinary issues, personality conflicts, etc.
• Ensure that all camp areas are neat and clean.
• Communicate with parents of campers who may be experiencing difficulties in camp.
• Ensure the morale of your staff members by monitoring them (sufficient rest, etc).
• Provide guidance to your counselors in their camp-related responsibilities.
• Possess a good sense of humor, and the ability to laugh!
• Enforce the principles and policies of Hempfield Summer Day Camp