Summer Camp Day Counselor

Position Details: 
Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Counselor is responsible for 
planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their 
personal growth and daily living skills. 
• Full-time 40 hours. Part-time 20-30 hours per week. 
• Date Range: June 9th - August 15th potentially. 

Qualifications: 
• At least 18 years of age. 
• Ability to work outside and be on your feet for hours per day. 

General Responsibilities: 
• Assist in the daytime direction, supervision, and organization of traveling groups of 
10-12 campers within activities and throughout the camp, ranging from 
kindergarten through 8th grade. 
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through positive 
communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and 
Empowerment of youth. 
• Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.  Participate in their activities 
and in their conversations. 
• Be aware of and implement appropriate safety guidelines while encouraging kids to 
explore and experience. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for 
campers within the mission and outcomes of our organization. "Kids will have daily 
experiences worthy of sharing at the dinner table in a love what they learn 
atmosphere!" 
• Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities, including, group 
activities, nature/outdoor activities, sensory, 
cognitive/math/language/literacy/science, arts, and crafts, and more. 
• Actively participate in all programming and aspects of the day. 
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. 
• Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision, including recognition 
of personal health needs. 
• Follow proper procedure, document & ensure that campers receive medications as 
prescribed.  
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and 
Maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to a supervisor. 
• Keep all program areas, storage spaces, buildings, and general facilities clean and 
respected as a shared space with the community, the Congregational Church. 
• Be a positive example and a good steward in the community, with the understanding 
that staff with and without children are a representative of ZANT Zone Summer 
Camp.  
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior. 
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. 
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures 
and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship. 
• Use positive behavior management techniques with campers and model appropriate behavior at all times. 
• Treat campers, co-workers, parents, community members & passersby with kindness 
and respect at all times. 
• Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members. 
• Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their 
campers to have a successful camp experience. 
• Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public areas (such as on 
field trips) while presenting a positive image of the camp. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Reports to: 
• For Kid’s Sake Early Learning Center, Director.  

Compensation: 
• To be determined based on experience, education, and years with the company.