Camp Counselor

General Counselor; Job Description

Position Purpose:

To provide supervision, guidance, and assistance to campers of assigned cabins by acting as a parental figure for their time at camp.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Cabin Functions

• Provide excellent supervision both in and out of the cabin.
• Get campers ready for activities in the morning.
• Help campers keep the cabin clean and organized.
• Get campers to meals on time.
• Bus cabin table and clean up after meals.
• Distribute camper mail and give outgoing mail to the office.
• Monitor camper behavior for signs of homesickness, distress, or poor health.
• Communicate camper wellness to leadership staff.
• Communicate and work alongside co-counselors.
• Assist campers in signing up for their activities.
• Assist campers in getting to their activities and maintaining their schedules.
• Work with housekeeping to send laundry off and be picked up in a timely manner according to the schedule.

2. Activity Functions

• Participate and help with Evening Activities.
• Participate and help with Special Programs (Color War, Carnival, etc.)
• Provide additional supervision at activity areas where the cabin is assigned.

Other Job Duties:

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
• If over 21, driving camp vehicles upon the passing of the vehicle driving test.
• Ability to manage stressful situations with calm and logical thinking.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully.

Qualifications (Minimum qualifications and experience):

• 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in a camp environment, either as a camper or staff member.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR/1st Aid/AED preferred.
• Lifeguard Certified preferred.

Physical Aspects of the Position:

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $2,200.00 - $3,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,200 - $3,400