What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor (Day Camp/Summer) position at Great Escape Day Camp?
Great Escape Camp Counselor Job Description
Goal To be a leader of summer activities for school-aged children (pre K-7th grade), which encourages the Great Escape goals of faith development, peer relationship building, physical activity, and creativity.
Job Requirements:
1. Personable, with a heart for children.
2. Ability to be a leader of children.
4. Currently hold or be willing to attain CPR certification.
5. Have a valid driver’s license with no tickets or at fault accidents/moving violations in the last 6 months.
6. Have completed one year of college by the start of camp or have previous experience working with children.
Responsibilities:
- Lead devotions, Bible lessons, and faith building activities, as part of a leadership team.
- Plan and lead daily recreational activities, games, sports, crafts, service projects, and outings, as a part of a leadership team.
- Be a team player, assisting and supporting others on staff.
- Establish personal relationships with the Great Escape campers, particularly with those needing extra support.
- Maintain respectful conduct of all Great Escape participants.
- Be attentive to the safety of all Great Escape participants.
- Demonstrate faith in action to campers, staff and parents.
Great Escape 2025 Schedule:
· Full time summer position. Daytime shifts, M-F. NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS!
· Training Dates (paid): May 29 - 30 & June 2 - 5
· Camp Dates: June 9 – August 8
· No Camp: July 3 – 4 & July 14 - 18
Salary:
· $550.00/per week
· $100.00/Sign-On Bonus
· $50.00/Refer a Friend Bonus
*Redeemable upon hire of recommended staff member
· Daily lunches and snacks provided ($375.00 value)
Accountable to:
Great Escape Program Director
To Apply:
· Please go to our hiring info. page at https://www.neighborsplus.org/great-escape-camp-counselors-and-vol.html
· Applications and resume’s may be emailed to greatescape@harderwyk.com or mailed to Great Escape Camp Director 1627 W. Lakewood Blvd. Holland, MI 49424.
· Questions? Email us at greatescape@harderwyk.com or call the Camp Office, at 616.928.0306.
Updated January 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $550.00 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $550