Cabin Counselor

Position Summary

The Agassiz Village Camp Counselor is responsible for ensuring overall camper well‑being, keeping a cabin group of 12 campers (ages vary from 8‑17) on schedule with activities, and leading camp activities. A counselor’s work includes assisting with camper management during activities, in cabins, on sports fields, at the waterfront and in the dining hall. Counselors may lead daily activities, like crafts, outdoor games, musical performances, and may perform other responsibilities.

Counselors supervise and manage campers at all times, except during scheduled breaks. Counselors participate in whole‑camp activities and special events such as talent shows, and camp competitions. Counselors also accompany youth on overnight trips to one of our islands. The Camp Counselor is responsible for helping to implement Agassiz Village Social & Emotional Learning curriculum by setting a positive example for kids.

Counselors set the tone of the cabin, create the cabin rules with youth, correct inappropriate behavior, and ensure personal grooming, cabin clean‑up, bedtime routines are happening. Counselors are the ambassadors of fun, while following all safety rules and regulations.

• Act as a role model in all aspects of camp and be fully and actively engaged with campers at all times while on duty (including meals, program areas, special events, etc.).
• Wake campers on time each morning. Greet them positively and by name each day. Communicate proper attire for the day and activities. Follow shower schedule and put kids to bed on time.
• Model positive and appropriate behavior including a friendly, upbeat, and encouraging attitude; a welcoming and inclusive manner towards others; sportsmanship during competition; helping campers negotiate peaceful and beneficial resolutions to conflict.
• Build strong positive relationships with your campers by participating in meals, evening programs, etc.
• Take every opportunity to teach campers social and emotional skills such as relationship building, perseverance, self‑reflection, goal setting and more as you encourage each camper to recognize what they are capable of through mentorship and daily conversations with youth.
• Implement daily Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum components: conduct self‑reflection session with campers, assist campers with completing self‑assessment forms as scheduled, ensure SEL self‑assessment forms are turned in on time, and complete daily camper’s behavior logs.
• Plan and execute specific cabin group activities each day as scheduled and carry out daily cabin and village clean‑up.
• Promote and encourage program participation and positive behavior.
• Encourage good manners during meals and report any health issues to the Health Center or Village Leader.
• Model and enforce good daily personal hygiene, especially regarding washing hands before every meal, daily brushing of teeth and regular showers.
• Be sensitive to the camper’s individual needs, manage the behavior of their campers, especially regarding physical, emotional, or verbal abuse of others.
• Provide feedback to the Village Leader and fill out camper logs daily and submit them to the Village Leader.
• Ensure that all health regulations are followed.
• Help the campers with daily self‑maintenance tasks (i.e., helping campers prepare for swimming, etc.).
• Report maintenance needs to the Village Leader.
• Be responsible for session ending cabin clean‑up as well as ensuring all camper personal belongings get home at the end of the session.
• Accept direction, feedback from supervisors, and follow through appropriately.
• Act as a responsible member of the camp community both in and outside of the camp environment during periods of employment.
• Participate in staff and other meetings, such as in‑service training and staff development and orientation activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• 18 years of age or older.
• In good physical condition.
• Experience in work and/or play interaction with children.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Commit to the entire summer season.
• Strong interest in motivating campers to effective action.
• Able to work as a team…