Camp Counselor Barry Conservation 4H Camp

University of New Hampshire•Extension, LA

1d•$4,500 - $5,000•Onsite

About The Position

The BCC Counselor has the overall responsibility of the health and well being of campers in their charge. He or she will provide guidance to campers in daily camp living and maintain a safe and nurturing environment for campers. The Counselor will strive to provide a positive example, be a good team member, work well unsupervised, have excellent judgement, work hard, and have a good sense of humor. Serving as a Counselor at BCC will be a formative life experience – and a ton of fun! Specific Responsibilities Include: Supervise small and large groups of campers. This includes but is not limited to living in a cabin with campers, taking responsibility for multiple cabin supervision, maintaining clear and reasonable expectations for campers and promoting life skills growth in campers. Understand and enforce policies and safety procedures, actively identify and eliminate hazards and provide guidance to campers during emergencies. Take an active leadership role in camp community. This includes but is not limited to working cooperatively with camp staff, being a team player, accepting responsibilities as assigned and taking initiative to complete tasks as needed. Lead or assist with teaching in program areas, recreation activities and planning and leading activities. Supervise and account for the well being of all campers within your charge including those assigned in a cabin group or those that are placed in your charge during program activities. Maintain open and constructive lines of communication with other staff members and the administrative team. Complete reports as required. Represent Barry Conservation 4-H Camp in an enthusiastic, supportive and informative manner during camper check-in, check-out and at any time when dealing with the general public. Assist with pre-camp and post-camp duties. Any other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisory staff.

Requirements

18 years of age (minimum) preferred or 17 years and a high school senior.
Commitment and ability to work with children.
Emotional maturity, sound judgment, stability and initiative.
Dedication to the goals and philosophy of Barry Conservation 4-H Camp.
Training in First Aid and Child/Infant CPR (will be provided)

Nice To Haves

Interest and experience in hiking, canoeing, shooting sports, fishing, hunting and the outdoors is helpful.

Responsibilities

Supervise small and large groups of campers.
Understand and enforce policies and safety procedures
Take an active leadership role in camp community.
Lead or assist with teaching in program areas, recreation activities and planning and leading activities.
Supervise and account for the well being of all campers within your charge
Maintain open and constructive lines of communication with other staff members and the administrative team.
Complete reports as required.
Represent Barry Conservation 4-H Camp in an enthusiastic, supportive and informative manner during camper check-in, check-out and at any time when dealing with the general public.
Assist with pre-camp and post-camp duties.
Any other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisory staff.