Camp Counselor

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Education and Education Lead, the Camp Counselor will work closely with the Education Department’s input or design to ensure the camp runs according to plan and schedule. This is a competitive, valuable opportunity at an AZA-accredited facility.

Camp counselors will not get experience handling animals but will have many opportunities to talk about the animals throughout the zoo.

All weeks of camp during needed camp hours. Camp dates vary per summer camp season. Hours are Monday through Friday, typically 8 am to 4 pm. Camp counselor training will be provided over a two-day orientation prior to the first week of camp.

• Person is expected to be with his/her designated camp group at all times during their scheduled shift.
• They should be able to locate a camp group or camper if requested.
• Helps supervise check-in and check-out procedures daily to ensure a smooth process.
• Is knowledgeable of all policies and regulations established for camp staff and campers.
• Observe and help the Director of Education, Education Lead, and Education Specialists enforce all rules and regulations established for camp.
• Communicate pertinent camper information with the Lead Camp Counselor.
• Assist campers and fellow camp counselors while participating in camp activities.
• Monitors and assists with shaping appropriate camper behavior in compliance with summer camp rules, policies, and protocols.
• Mediate camper disputes or behavioral situations and effectively communicate these situations with the Lead Camp Counselor and all Education staff.
• Collaborates with the Lead Camp Counselor to determine the appropriateness of campers’ behavior.
• Assists Education Staff with ensuring spaces planned for camp are reserved, cleaned, and set up.
• Works closely, cooperatively, and amicably with all staff members.
• Reports any observed difficulties related to illness and/or injury of campers immediately to the Director