What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at Zena Recreation Park?
We are looking for a Camp Counselor to supervise young campers and make sure they learn and have fun. What do our Zena Rec Camp Counselors do? The most important out of all Camp Counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times. You’ll be responsible for overseeing their activities and ensuring they don’t get lost or hurt. The job duties of a Camp Counselor include planning summer camp games, educating children and setting up equipment. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. You need to have knowledge around outdoor activities, like hiking, swimming or arts/crafts. If you’re patient, energetic but strict when needed, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Plan outdoor activities or sports for groups of campers
- Follow weekly or daily schedules taking into account children’s age groups and interests
- Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, kickball or crafting)
- Escort and oversee children
- Educate campers through games and explorations
- Set up and maintain sports-related equipment
- Resolve occasional disagreements between children and address behavioral issues
- Make sure all safety rules are followed
- Ensure site is clean and that campers don’t litter recreational areas or nature
- Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed
- Keep accurate incident logs
Skills
- Proven experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children
- Familiarity with swimming and various outdoor activities
- Patient and reliable
- Organizational and communication skills
- A love for children
- Energetic and positive personality
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching or carrying children)
- First aid- and CPR-certified preferred
- 16 years or older
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- General Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodstock, NY 12498: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
