Day Camp Counselor

Camp CounselorReports To: Children's & Youth Ministry DirectorRate: $21.30 an hourSchedule: M-F 8 am-4:30pm, 7/27/26-8/28/26Looking for a responsible camp counselor (Lead counselor and support staff) to supervise and guide activities. Usually, the Day Camp Counselor would be responsible for no more than 6 kids at a time from 6-13 year old. Most of the time, the counselor will have the aid of an assistant counselor and/or Children's & Youth Ministry Director.The Counselor would provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for campers to have fun social experiences. The job requires leading activities such as arts and crafts and encouraging children to come up with ideas that support their interests.Duties and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)To provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for campersInstruction and facilitation (or assist with) of indoor and outdoor activities on campusOversee the health and safety of campersUtilize approved safety practicesProvide appropriate First Aid and submit written reports to Health SupervisorCreate and supervise an emotionally healthy environment for campers as a camp counselorComplete designated paperwork, reports, etc. as a camp counselorOrganize classroom settingPreparation before and after kids arrive.Qualifications:18 years or olderChild Care/Camp Counseling/Teaching experienceAbility to pass a background checkFirst Aid/CPR certificationAble to develop positive rapport with campersExcellent communication skillsReliabilityWorking conditions: Counselor will primarily work within a classroom and outdoor settings on Campus located at the Seattle Temple Corps. Covid guidelines will be required to be followed.Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. The employee must lift, carry and move a minimum of 10 pounds on an occasional basis.Job Types: full-time, Temporary Pay: $21.30 per hour Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: First Aid Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification Location: One locationEqual Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.