Camp Counselor AM/PM

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Position Summary

We are seeking a creative and organized Camp Counselor to join our camp. In this

position, you will play a key role in shaping and educating our campers by instructing

them on numerous indoor and outdoor activities and experiences. You will also

collaborate with other counselors, create recreational plans and activities, and lead

campers in fun-filled projects.

Leads and supervises assigned age groups at designated camp facilities. Plans,

conducts, and leads activities while interacting and maintaining safety and supervision

of participants and group counselors in a program environment. Work is performed

under immediate supervision with exercise of judgment in accordance with established

policies, procedures, and techniques.

This position is responsible for creating an environment that promotes sportsmanship

and a team atmosphere.

• Cleared background check and fingerprints required.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend Orientation prior to camp and all assigned staff meetings during camp.
  
  

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – Camp Beyond the Deaf Home 2025

• Maintains, understands, and adheres to camper records to ensure health/ safety/
  
  

allergy/ behavior/ etc. needs are followed per parent/guardian requests. Records

and tracks camper's dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the

meals/snacks are distributed to them accordingly.

• Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner. Acting as liaison
  
  

between the Camp Supervisor, participants, and parents as needed or assigned.

• Works cooperatively with other team members to meet program goals and
  
  

assists with training programs for camp counselors.

• Responsible for accurate attendance/tracking of assigned groups throughout the
  
  

camp operations including camp group time and field trips.

• Supervise campers during meals and instruct campers in daily routines and
  
  

cleanup tasks.

• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques. Modeling good behavior
  
  

for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness. While

identifying teachable moments and capitalizing on them.

• With support from Camp Supervisor, oversees and maintains camper behavior,
  
  

discipline, and conduct within the group to ensure safety of participants. And

mediates any campers' disputes.

• Knows, understands, and follows all safety and emergency procedures and
  
  

guidelines associated with the camp program. Including always knowing the

whereabouts of your charges assigned. Maintaining group counts, ensuring

adherence to camp ratio, and participant accountability as it relates to safety.

• Responsible for preparing, facilitates/leads, and encourages daily participation in
  
  

a variety of group camp activities. While ensuring groups have materials and

instructions needed for successful leadership; adapts activities, games, and

events to participant's age, physical ability, and interests that are age appropriate

as assigned. Including modifications to activities, games, and events to

accommodate individuals with a variety of disabilities.

• Responsible for checking facilities and equipment and reporting any issues to the
  
  

Camp Supervisor. Assist with daily inventory of all equipment, office or cleaning

supplies, and snacks needed. Completes accurate inventory and supply requests

for planned group activities. Ensures safe and proper use of group equipment

and materials.

• Assists with maintaining records, including sign-in sheets, information forms and
  
  

reports. Responsible for ensuring camper sign-in/sign-out process and

verification of approved pick-up contact. Direct incidents to Camp Supervisor,

reports problems, and exercises thoroughness and caution in maintaining

maximum safety for all participants and camp team members.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – Camp Beyond the Deaf Home 2025

• In instances when dual or multiple relationships are unavoidable, Camp
  
  

Counselor should take steps to protect campers (with an emphasis on minors)

and are responsible for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive

boundaries.

• Perform other job-related tasks as required.
  
  

Work Hours, Compensation, Benefits

AM Shift Hours PM Shift Hours

Orientation

Date: TBD

3hrs. Minimum (Paid) Orientation

Date: TBD

3hrs. Minimum (Paid)

Monday 6am – 5pm Monday 5pm – 11:59pm

Tuesday 5am – 5pm Tuesday 12am – 5am; 5pm – 11:59pm

Wednesday 5am – 5pm Wednesday 12am – 5am; 5pm – 11:59pm

Thursday 5am – 5pm Thursday 12am – 5am; 5pm – 11:59pm

Friday

PROM

5am – 5pm Friday

PROM

12am – 5am; 5pm – 11:59pm

Saturday

Transition

Day

5am – 4pm Saturday

Transition

Day

12am – 5am

Salary Wage $2,052 (non-negotiable) Salary Wage $1,650 (non-negotiable)

Note: Cleared background check, fingerprint card, and processing fees are reimbursed upon

hire. Total expense not to exceed $48.00 total.

• AM Morning shift is from 5am to 5pm and PM Evening shift (overnight) is 5pm to 5am. Overtime is not
  
  

awarded for either AM/PM shifts.

Both AM/PM Shifts include private onsite room and board. All staff will have private

rooms separate from our Campers. While on site, all meals are covered. Each shift is

allotted 3 – 10-minute breaks and 1 meal break of 30-minutes per Nevada Revised

Statutes 608.019 and Nevada Administrative Code 608.145.

The AM shift does include a stipend for lectures and/or presentations for prep time

utilized outside of assigned shift hours (maximum 2 hours prep awarded per topic).

The PM shift is overnight. Staff are required to remain available and alert during ALL

hours assigned during the evening shift. All transportation for off-sight activities and

transportation needs with Campers are covered.