Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor

Solar Swim and Gym Camp Counselor

Solar Swim and Gym camp counselors lead, support, and motivate campers including many individuals with neurodivergence throughout the day as they enjoy all that our Summer Camp has to offer. Camp counselors are responsible for ensuring a safe and fun experience each day of camp.

Responsibilities (Included But Not Limited To):

• Attend and participate in all required training and staff meetings
• Learn and enforce camp rules at all times, to ensure safety and discourage poor behavior.
• Memorize all emergency procedures and be ready to follow them.
• Lead and support campers as they participate in age-appropriate activities.
• Clean, maintain, and ensure proper use of camp facilities and equipment.
• Report and record details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations, to camp leaders.
• Approach each day and each child with a caring, fun and positive attitude.
• Come prepared to use your imagination and be creative with the kids attending camp
• Interact with children throughout the day

Role Requirements:

• Must have a passion for the water and working with children especially neurodivergent children.

• Knowledge of general safety rules and precautions related to a swimming pool environment.

• Must have professional demeanor and appearance when working.

• Ability to work in a positive way with a wide range of students with special needs and varying ages.

• Use appropriate communication skills in dealing with both children and adults.

• Must have ability perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and ability maneuver up to 40 lbs.

• Dependable motor vehicle transportation a must.

• Ability to work in and around swimming pools with exposure to chlorinated and chemically treated water.

• Knowledge of methods of rescue, life saving techniques, artificial respiration, and first aid a plus.

• Possessing certifications in the following a plus:

• o Lifeguard Training
• o First Aid
• o CPR Certification for the Professional Rescuer

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Solar Swim & Gym isn't your average fitness club. We're the club for real people of all sizes, ages, genders, and races. We're a community and a place that welcomes everyone. The bonds of friendship begin here and last for decades. But don't take our word for it. Just ask around. We've been here since 1939 teaching thousands of children and generations of families in Antioch how to swim. With our recent renovations, it's easy to understand why our members love this place. When you're in the sun lying under a palm tree with your friends and family close by, Solar Swim & Gym feels like a resort. In today's world, it's easy to get distracted with electronic devices. Here is the opportunity to unplug. Reward yourself and take a break. Join us and lounge or play in the sparkling pool with your kids. Tone up in the gym. Become an Aquacise Water Warrior. Learn how to play Pickle Ball. Teach your kid how to play basketball. Gather outside with your friends and family to BBQ and celebrate special times in your life. Solar Swim & Gym is a community of friends where fitness is fun and becomes part of your family's life at a price you can afford. Call us for a tour.