Summer Camp Counselor

Job Description: Summer Camp Counselor, East Campus

Immediate Supervisor: Program Director

About Washington Tennis and Education Foundation: WTEF’s mission is to build life champions. We give youth a safe environment they trust, and where they can excel. We empower them to achieve their highest potential by developing meaningful values and critical skills that lead them to life-long success. We do this through a pathway of continual academic, life skills, and tennis instruction during after-school and summer camp hours.

Objective: WTEF is looking for energetic and professional camp counselors to join our team! The ideal candidates will have a passion for creating an awesome and unforgettable summer for our campers.

• Camp Dates: June 24 - August 16
• NO CAMP - June 19th and July 4th
• Camp Hours: 8:30am-4pm

This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore takes great pride in selecting individuals who help us to achieve our mission.

Position Summary:

Summer Camp Counselors must have a strong interest in working with youth and have expertise in one or more disciplines or content-specific program activities or subjects such as STEM, literacy, dance, games, sports or other activity or subject that enriches the experiences of children in the WTEF program and helps them stay interested and do better in school. Summer Camp Counselors must be able to develop lesson plans in their area(s) of expertise and reinforce learning with the aid of an assistant. They also must be skilled in engaging children.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise participants while maintaining order, providing a conducive learning environment, ensuring their safety.
• Develop weekly activity lesson plans in area(s) of specialty.
• Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in children, while reinforcing skills/information previously taught.
• Assist in all activities needed for the orderly operation of the program, inclusive of supervising children during meals, facilitating dismissal, conducting field trips, hosting special events, etc.
• Provide strong classroom and behavioral management skills, ensuring that all participants follow organization and program rules.
• Complete all projects and tasks as requested, while ensuring the safety and security of all participants and the smooth operation of programming.
• Attend and supervise children during special projects and field trips.
• Attend all meetings, training workshops and special events, as required.
• Serve as a positive and engaging role model for students; work with students one-on-one when necessary and be flexible to meet their needs.
• For those applying to be a tennis coach, previous experience playing or coaching is preferred
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualities/Qualification Requirements:

• Must have an associate degree bachelor’s degree preferred or attending college with appropriate training or certification. If currently in college, must be majoring in an educational field.
• Two years’ experience working with elementary and/or middle school-aged children preferred.
• Must enjoy working with youth of all ages
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create interactive academic and/or enrichment activities that are age appropriate.
• Genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.
• Ability to work as part of a team within a school community.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with a broad range of diverse constituents.
• Must pass background screenings, which include fingerprint check and sex offender registry check.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25