Camp Counselor

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston•Hull, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Counselor is responsible for the supervision, well-being and engagement of campers while providing a safe, fun filled and enjoyable overnight camping experience. The camp counselor will role model and encourage collaboration, respect, honesty, and responsibility among campers. The Camp Counselor will work a rotating shift that includes being on-site during day and overnight hours for the operating weeks of summer camp and for the week prior to camp opening.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age, high school senior or college experience preferred. Certification of good health from a physician.
Experience working with latency age youth
Able to perform work in seasonal summer climate that includes high degree of temperatures without air conditioning. Ability to stand and move about for long periods of time. Ability to see, hear, read and write
Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED by a nationally recognized organization
Good interpersonal communication skills. Ability to see,read, write,speak and hear.
Team approach with the ability to provide positive leadership to others.
Ability to effectively perform multiple tasks at a time
Strong creative skills to ensure meaningful experiences for campers
Ability to be consistent and present while engaging with campers
Ability to be culturally humble and work with diverse backgrounds
Flexible and good natured ,patience working with others.

Responsibilities

Always maintain professional boundaries. Present self in mature and responsible manner
Plan and lead daily activities, lend leadership and guidance to a group of approximately10 campers. Always ensure appropriate ratios.
Ensure a fun and safe environment at camp and on off-site field trips.
Assist with overseeing campers during pool and beach time ensuring a safety at all times.
Promote and support peer to peer connections, problem solving and group concerns as they arise.
Supervision of campers throughout the day including waking up, camp activities, mealtime, getting ready for bedtime, overnights and after-hours duties as assigned.
Ensure camp policies/procedures are followed. Provide positive feedback, praise/discipline as appropriate and in accordance with camp policies, regulations and procedures.
Ensure camp health and safety rules are being followed and report inappropriate behaviors in a timely manner in accordance with camp regulations follow mandated reporting requirements related to abuse or neglect of campers.
Perform general housekeeping tasks an maintain a clean and safe camp area.
Work is performed in and outdoors at an overnight camp environment with children and adults. May be exposed to high degree of temperatures without air-conditioning. Daily exposure to sun and outdoor elements. Standing, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying to 20 pounds.
Attend daily meetings
Attend necessary in-service trainings.