Camp Counselor​/Male - Camp Keystone

Camp Counselor/Male - Camp Keystone 6581 SE 9th Ave, Starke, FL 32091, USA Req #33870 Monday, December 16, 2024

Location: Camp Keystone, Starke, Florida

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth; promotes quality of programs and safety of campers at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to campers; promotes and stimulates camper participation; coordinates and leads campers through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility; supervises campers during unscheduled program time and evenings; ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
• Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience.
• Supervises cabin clean up and work details.
• Coordinates and leads youth through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility.
• Lives with a group of campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life.
• Interprets and maintains camper compliance with camp rules and health regulations.
• Assists with program activities and other activities as assigned working closely with the program staff.
• Be prepared with rainy day activities as needed.
• Inspects fire extinguishers and report to Head Counselor if any extinguisher has been dispensed.
• Makes sure all cleaning solutions are locked up except during use and used only with supervision.
• Assures that all beds in cabin have at least 30 inches between sides of beds; there should be adequate space to provide freedom of movement and allow for exit in an emergency.
• Stays in cabin with campers at night and may leave only for legitimate reasons with another staff member covering.
• Moves with campers to all classes and activities and remains with them unless otherwise noted.
• Both counselors must accompany campers back to cabin and prepare for bedtime.
• No camper should be left alone in the cabin without proper staff supervision.
• One counselor must be in the room with the campers for 30-45 minutes after lights are out to ensure campers have settled for the night.
• Keeps door to room open at night to maintain order.
• Maintains an incident report book on all campers for each camp session and turns it in to the Head Counselor at the conclusion of each camp session.
• You may be asked to teach a class according to your experiences or expertise or to assist with one.
• At the end of each camp session, wipe down all mattresses, sinks, showers, toilets and mop floors with bleach water to control germs.
• Provides constant care for the needs of the campers in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Perform necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs.
• Exhibits control of the campers and, when needed, displays proper discipline techniques.
• Determines appropriate supplies and materials for activities; ensures the campers’ safety in utilizing the same.
• Maintains the camp materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money and supplies necessary for camp programs.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
• Assists in leading campers during waterfront, nature, outdoor, arts & crafts or other activities.
• Ensures the accountability, security and safety of children participating in camp activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities.
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serves as a table monitor when needed.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
• May assist in cleaning the…