What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at Greenbush Main Campus - Girard?
Greenbush – The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for Summer Camp Counselors at the Greenbush Main Campus in Girard.
Anticipated Start Date: 04/26/2025. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Job Summary: Summer Camp Counselors are the primary caregivers for campers during our Day and Overnight Camps. The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for guiding campers throughout their camp experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or certificate of equivalency.
- Experience working with kids.
- Valid Kansas driver’s license.
Preferred:
- Those that have or are currently seeking a degree in Education, Nursing, Recreation, or a related field.
- Individuals seeking a career involving working with kids.
- Lifeguard or CPR/First Aid certification.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
- Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in and out of classroom settings, within activities, and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
- Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities.
- Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
- Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by camp coordinators.
- Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with the camp health manager and/or resident camp coordinator when appropriate.
- Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance are adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp coordinators.
- 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.
General Responsibilities:
- Assist with various duties necessary for successful camp operations, meal preparation, serving, and clean-up, housekeeping, some jobs will rotate, others will be assigned.
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, and lead those as assigned.
- Participate as a member of the Student Enrichment Team to deliver quality day programs.
- Must support the Service Center's mission, goals, and objectives.
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the ability to produce excellent work as requested by the Director of Student Enrichment and Camp Coordinators.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with Service Center employees and constituents.
- Must complete all assignments in a time-sensitive manner as determined by Camp Coordinators.
- Must meet all safety requirements as directed by the Service Center.
- Must perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director, Director of Student Enrichment, or Camp Coordinators.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.
- Manages all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.
- Requires long periods of sitting or standing.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
- Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
- Endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs; and with daily exposure to the sun and heat.
Salary : $12 - $15