Seasonal Camp Counselor

Objective: This position is responsible for the instruction and safety of the children in programs and events ensuring participants have a safe and have a fun experience.

• Leads, organizes, and supervises children while at camp.
• Assists with planning, developing and conducting age appropriate instructional activities for children of different ages.
• Performs setting up and breaking down equipment for various events and activities.
• Assists during emergency situations
• Reports any accidents immediately and monitors facilities to maintain structure, safety and a clean and welcoming environment
• Ensures safety rules, policies and guidelines are followed and coaches appropriately when required ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience
• Performs tasks as assigned

• Ability to be punctual and organized
• Candidates must have professional presentation
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and enjoy working with children
• Ability to build relationships
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time indoors/outdoors in a varied environment that may include heat and sunlight exposure
• Must possess strong communication skills and courteous manner
• Possess knowledge of occupational hazards and precautions related to child care
• Must be CPR/1st Aid/AED certified or willing to obtain upon hiring
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Prefer High School Diploma
• Prefer 3 to 9 months working with children
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays