What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at The Pathfinder School?
Interested in working with a dynamic, fun, and talented staff at this year’s Pathfinder Summer Camp? Have experience working with and a passion for engaging the minds and creative spirits of children? Enjoy being outdoors all day? Then we encourage you to apply to be a Summer Camp Counselor with The Pathfinder School!
Our summer camp is hosted on our 22 acres campus, which is full of wooded trails and includes a beach for swimming on Cedar Lake. This camp serves ages 3-12 and also has a Junior Camp Counselor Program for 13-16 year olds.
Camp Training (required) will be a full week and begin on June 19th. Camp begins on June 26th and ends on August 4th. Counselors are expected to be available for the entire 7 week term.
Being a summer camp counselor is one of the most demanding, yet fun positions you will ever have! Candidates must have the stamina to patiently lead groups of children for 8 hours a day, while carrying supplies, in all Michigan weather conditions.
This is a great opportunity for current or future educators and childcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement engaging activities for groups of campers
- Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques to promote camper enjoyment and safety
- Provide excellent customer service to develop positive and welcoming relationships with campers and their families
- Ability to learn and enforce camp safety and operating rules
- Create an inclusive group environment for campers to express themselves freely and safely
Requirements
- High School or equivalent (preferred)
- Experience working with/managing groups of children: 1 year (preferred)
- Ability to pass background check
- High level of responsibility and accountability
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Enthusiastic and Positive attitude
How to apply:
Please apply on our website at https://www.thepathfinderschool.org/becoming-a-counselor.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20