Job TitleCounselor
Responsible toUnit Head
Desired Qualifications:
Minimum age 19 (unless completed our CIT2 program). First Aid and CPR preferred. Certification or sufficient experience and knowledge in an activity to safely teach campers. An excellent role model for children – high moral standards, outstanding character, and integrity. Neat and professional appearance – no tattoos or body piercings. Agree to a criminal background check.
Additional Qualifications:
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required for water activities, WSI required for swimming instructor.
Experience:
Completed at least one year of college or work experience.
General and specific responsibilities:
Teach designated activity to groups of campers, develop and carry out lesson plans for different age groups and skill levels, instruct campers in emergency procedures, maintain equipment in good working order, be responsible for a cabin of campers and supervise them during wake-up, cabin clean-up, mealtimes, rest hour and bedtime, provide a safe environment for campers and self, lead small and large group activities, supervise campers participation in structured and unstructured activities, nurture each camper’s development of social skills and self-esteem, demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior and use positive behavior management techniques – enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control, carry out other duties as designated.
Essential Functions:
Must possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers, able to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques as trained by the camp. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the camp activity. Able to assist campers in case of emergency.