What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Camp Counselor - Summer Camp position at Life Time?
Position Summary
The Kids Senior Camp Counselor leads other counselors and children through a variety of activities, including rock climbing, swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, gym games and more. The position incorporates nutrition education with weekly-themed camps providing a high level of fun for children from ages three to 12 years. This is a mentor position for newer counselors. This individual is responsible for providing support and supervision within their counselor or “block” group. 13. The Senior Camp Counselor acts as supervisor in the absence of the Summer Camp Supervisor.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Engages children in interactive activities including organized arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while ensuring the counselors are engaged and interacting as well
- Ensures use of supplies, snacks and drinks follow the amount prearranged by the department budget
- Assists with general camp duties throughout the day, including maintaining the proper camp staffing ratios, ensuring the safety of the campers, and ensuring counselors implement the daily activities
- Leads a group of up to 10 campers ages 3-12 with a fun, positive and outgoing attitude while acting as a role model
- Promotes monthly events and activities in order to increase participation and revenue
Position Requirements
- Completion of Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification
- First Aid required within the first 60 days of hire
- Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED required within the first 60 days of hire
- Ability to tolerate loud noises
- Ability to frequently stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; ability to climb ladders
- 1 year of camp, coach, or teaching experience
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
