Jr. Camp Counselor

The Junior Counselor will assist Camp Counselors in implementing camp activities and creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment for students. This role serves as a supportive team member in delivering high-quality educational and recreational experiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Enthusiasm for working with children in a camp setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from senior staff.
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and ability to lead by example.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

High school candidates are encouraged to apply.

Performance Area 1: Activity Support

• Collaborate with Camp Counselors to plan and execute daily activities.
• Directly assist and support children during their daily camp activities.
• Support all-camp activities by working as part of a cohesive counselor team.

Performance Area 2: Engagement with Staff & Students

• Encourage positive interactions and friendships.
• Act as a positive role model for students, setting a fun and encouraging tone.
• Supervise students to ensure their safety, development, and enjoyment throughout camp sessions.
• Enforce all camp safety guidelines and procedures.

Performance Area 3: Environment Maintenance and Safety

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for all participants.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are maintained in good condition.
• Enforce camp policies and procedures.
• Participate in training sessions to build skills and knowledge for the role.

Additional Duties:

• Confidentiality/Privacy compliance - Treats all student and employee information as sensitive and confidential. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements where applicable.
• Compliance - Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Reliable means of transportation to and from work

Job Conditions, Accommodations, and Acknowledgements

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Physical Space: when performing administrative tasks, they will work in a shared, open space without a designated workspace and shared work equipment for administrative tasks. When performing physical tasks, they might be exposed to outdoor temperatures & elements, outdoor noises in an urban environment.
• Company Culture: A collaborative, multilingual staff supporting different organizational functional needs.
• Team Dynamics: Collaborates with other staff, volunteers, contractors, or fellows to support and oversee the students ensuring safety.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, and push up to 50 pounds on wheels.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, parent communications and documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity and ability to move around a room to provide supervision to children.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level, be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.
• Must be able to participate in indoor/outdoor activities, games, and physical activities for extended periods of time.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.42 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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