Camp Counselor

Overview

To assist and supervise children during their out of school time and ensure a safe and nurturing environment. Also, to support the child-care program in providing quality care that will be safe, affirming, enjoyable and enriching to children.

• Understands and demonstrates attendance and punctuality are vital.
• Provide leadership and guidance for one or more specific activity areas.
• Provide growth and developmental opportunities for each participant.
• Assist in the development and implementation of all aspects of program schedule.
• Responsible for the implementing approved bible devotionals daily.
• Provide opportunities for development of awareness in participants.
• Provide an enjoyable experience for each participant.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and follow them.
• Ensure children are always supervised and proper adult-to-child ratios required by the State of Mississippi are maintained at all times.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance and implement positive discipline when required.
• Set a good example in promptness, manners, language, health, and appearance (uniform required).
• Set a good example in respect and care for the outdoors and others property.
• Ability to work with children of all abilities and disabilities and provide for each of their respective needs.
• Ensure roll call is taken, accurate and head count is accurate throughout the day.
• Perform cleaning duties as directed.
• The ability to perform any other tasks that would be related to the operation of In The Zone.

• High School diploma, GED, or higher or currently enrolled
• Ability to adapt to the center's needs and hour
• Current child/adult CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check

• Walking, squatting, climbing, hearing, swimming, standing for periods longer than one hour, pushing (50 lbs.), lifting (50 lbs.), sitting, pulling (50 lbs.), clear speech and good vision
• Must be able to lift and move In The Zone equipment properly as need arise.
• Must be physically able to participate in high‑energy activities with students