Summer Camp Counselor Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Summer Camp Counselor to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead your team of up to 20 campers throughout the week to art, science and outdoor rotations;
- Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual campers;
- Set, work toward, and achieve measurable professional development goals;
- Assist with daily set-up and cleanup of camp and assist Instructors with lesson preparation;
- Communicate with parents during pick-up/drop-off;
- Participate in daily pre-camp meetings, sharing updates with camp staff as necessary;
- Attend staff outings to take a break and enjoy time with coworkers outside of camp;
- Commitment to at least 3 days of training leading up to the first week of camp; Dates TBD but likely Saturdays before camp begins;
- Plan and execute the activities in coordination with the program staff and supervisors;
- Be sensitive to the individual needs of each camper within your group;
- Be a versatile and flexible member of the staff;
- Help campers to share what they have learned and experienced with other campers;
- Be responsible for the health, safety, and supervision of the campers residing in your group;
- Participate in clean-up at the end of each week;
- Serve as a Meal MC.
Requirements:
- You must pass a NY State run background check;
- Up to date Physical and TB test documentation will be required before starting;
- Demonstrates practical problem solving skills in a variety of situations;
- Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, participants, parents and caregivers;
- Being CPR, First Aid and AED certified is a plus;
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively and in a timely fashion with participants, families and caregivers, both verbally and non-verbally;
- Being DOE or DOH fingerprinted is a plus;
- Have strong communication skills; enjoy collaboration and teamwork; be extremely flexible, energetic and fun;
- Comfort spending time outdoors with campers in the summer season;
- Ability to spend long periods standing and moving about;
- People Skills;
- Teaching;
- Plaiting;
- Have knowledge of team-building and positive behavior management techniques;
- Riding.