Day Camp Counselor

Overview

Performs responsible human support work assisting with summer camp program activities;
Camp Counselors are seasonal employees and will begin work in June and end in August. Work is performed under the supervision of the Day Camp Director and Assistant Day Camp Director.

• Assisting with the summer day camp program and providing a positive summer camp participant experience.
• Supervises children enrolled in summer day camp activities.
• Ensuring of facility operations.
• Ensures safety procedures are adhered to during program activities.
• Assist with activities such as arts and crafts, indoor games, table games and outdoor events.
• Performs general custodial duties as required.
• Performs related task as required.

• General knowledge of child care practices and techniques; general knowledge of children's developmental and social growth expectations and needs; general knowledge of health, safety and first aid practices, methods and techniques.
• Skill in working with children; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, associates and program participants.
• Education and Experience:
  
  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, attending high school or work permit and must be 16 years of age or older. Some experience in recreational programming preferred.
• Possession of CPR and Basic First Aid certifications or preferred within 3 months of employment.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
• Must be flexible with working times between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.