We are looking for a Camp counselors. Camp Counselors work in a hands-on, fully immersive setting with children. Summer camps typically revolve around outdoor activities, although some camps may be academic in nature. Counselors may be called upon to teach and lead activities, identify and show others how to recognize poison ivy, treat insect stings, settle disputes, make s’mores around a campfire, or supervise a busload of screaming campers.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with daily activities for campers.

• Provide attentive supervision during assigned activities.Establish relationships with campers based on genuine interest and mutual respect.
• Provide a positive role model for campers by exhibiting an upbeat, cooperative, and friendly attitude at all times.
• Plan and lead evening activities such as campfires, skits, games, and sing–alongs.
• Help campers learn and follow rules to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Be a problem–solver, but ask for help when necessary.
• Attend all meetings and trainings.
• Be punctual, organized, and follow directions.
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Skills*

• Interpersonal skills. Camp counselors must be able to establish trust and rapport, and to set healthy boundaries in their work with children. Because they work with campers who are still learning how to relate to others and often struggle to do so well, they must be able to relate to campers so that they remain calm, cooperative, and safe.
• Organizational skills. Counselors often design and direct daily activities for campers. They must understand how to engage children’s interest, and how to manage time and activities to keep campers on task, safe, and having fun.
• Problem-solving skills. Camp counselors work with children who are still developing their capacity to respond flexibly under pressure. The ability to intervene quickly and decisively to resolve problems, as well as the ability to model effective problem–solving skills is a critical dimension in the camp counselor job description.
• Teamwork skills. Supervision of active children across multiple activities is a team job. Camp counselors must be able to work well with others to coordinate and implement activities and schedules, so that campers’ experience is seamless, engaging, and positive.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: Up to $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person