What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAMP COUNSELOR position at Grand View Lodge?
Position Overview:
The Camp Counselor is a member of the cabin staff team responsible for campers in an assigned cabin and a specific chalet group within that cabin. You will be responsible for the same cabin group for 2-4 weeks. Other responsibilities include: overall care of campers and cabin, correspondence with parents, enforcing safety rules, leading events, teaching activities, monitoring campers in the dining hall, equipment and supply care, knowledge of emergency procedures, record keeping, and ensuring that the campers in your cabin have the greatest summer of their lives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Help write and implement a weekly schedule for your camp group
- Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week—activities may include crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, etc.
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
- Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
- Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Camp Leadership.
- Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
- Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
Job Requirements:
- Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.
- Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- If applicable, current nationally accredited lifeguard certification (applicable for body of water being guarded).
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities
- Required normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate with appropriate campers
- Ability to lift 50 pounds as needed
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or a GED, or experience working in camp and youth programs
- Prior experience with children (does not have to be in a medical capacity)
- Ability to interact with boys and girls ages 5-17 with varying ability levels.
