About the position
The Camp Counselor reports directly to the Summer Camp Instructors and/or the Lifelong Learning Coordinator. The Camp Counselor is responsible for aiding in the supervision of all camp participants. Camp Counselors will be responsible for assisting the instructors in daily administration of the Summer Camp Program, including: ensuring the well-being and safety of all participants, administering games and activities, providing daily feedback to the Lifelong Learning Coordinator, filling out paperwork and maintaining daily logs, and maintaining a fun and safe environment for all participants. The Counselor is also charged with supervising the Counselors-in-Training.
Responsibilities
- Lead campers through hands-on activities, labs, presentation, and experiments.
- Ensure that campers at all times are supervised and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
- Act as a leader for all Counselors-in-Training (CIT's), providing them with instructions for daily activities.
- Aid Instructors in tracking each camper's medical conditions as well as photo release restrictions.
- Keep track of supplies for camp and convey to the instructors and/or Lifelong Learning Coordinator, staff any needs the camp has.
- Perform head-counts of participants through the day.
- Ensure participants are safe (properly hydrated, playing areas are free of hazards, etc.).
- Follow all protocols found in the camp standard operating procedures.
- Interact with parents/guardians during drop-off and pick-up times.
- Assign duties for daily set-up and clean-up of the camp area.
- Carrying/keeping track of activity supplies throughout campus as well as off-site.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years or older. Must provide work permit.
- Maintain current Adult and Child CPR/AED certifications (provided during training).
- Must be available to work Mondays-Fridays, 9am to 3:30pm.
- Must pass a criminal background check, including child protection service clearance.
- Public speaking, organization and ability to lead small groups.
- Camp Counselor is required to follow any and all other instructions/duties as requested by the instructor and/or Lifelong Learning Coordinator.
Benefits
- Accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked).
- Opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity.
- Employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines.
- Access to the Fitness Center and library.
- Tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.
