What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor, Day Camps at Lakeshore Sport and Fitness in Lincoln Park position at LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS GROUP?
Job Details
Fun N Sun Camp
At Lakeshore Day Camps the Camp Counselor’s main role is to help campers develop their social-emotional skills (i.e. build self-confidence, build relationships, navigate interpersonal conflicts) by encouraging participation in a wide range of activities. Camp Counselors spend the summer with a particular age group to help develop trust, understanding, and friendship within that group.
The Camp Counselors are responsible for behavior management, group movements, safety, meals, and well-being of the campers as well as facilitating activities lead by our content specialist. Highly qualified candidates have worked at summer camps as a counselor or activity specialist, are teachers, or have backgrounds in youth recreation.
Half Day or Full Day Camp Counselor Expectations:
- Must be punctual and arrive to work on time, as scheduled
- Possess and exhibit a good sense of humor under stress
- Meet with Camp Director for weekly 1 on 1 meetings
- Help to maintain a safe environment at all times while allowing for a fun atmosphere.
- Report any unsafe conditions or equipment to Camp Director
- Be a problem solver. Identify issues, compile possible solutions, using good judgment make a decision and solve the problem.
- Communicate all billing concerns, inquires, disputes with Camp Director to make sure she has all the information necessary before speaking to the member/guest.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Must have experience working with kids of all ages
- Problem Solver
- Self-Starter
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organizational and planning skills
- Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service
- Ability to complete assigned tasks by deadlines
- Ability to perform job duties with limited supervision/direction after training has been completed.
- Must produce a high quality of product/work and remain focused in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
- First Aid and CPR/AED certification (Child, Infant and Adult)
Physical Requirements:
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Walk up and down 4 flights of stairs at a time.
- Spend up to 6 hours outside in direct sunlight
- Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
- Able to swim with the children for 45 minutes/day
