Camp Counselor

Westchester Country Club•City of Rye, NY

7d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Camp Counselor to join our Beach Camp team. The Camp Counselor will report to the Camp Director and will be responsible for the overall safety and supervision of all Campers within the assigned group. This will be achieved through leading assigned groups of Campers through daily schedules, managing daily supervision of Campers, assisting activity Directors with daily activities and assisting Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director(s) with daily Camp operations as needed.

Requirements

Prior experience in a Counselor role strongly preferred
Must be 16 years of age or older by the start of camp to meet New York State Minor Law Guidelines
Must complete all team member orientations, trainings, and documents prior to start of Camp
Must be available for Camp’s six-week duration from June 29th to August 7th
Must be available for Camp’s operational hours (typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM), with the ability to work varying daily start/end times at the Camp Director’s discretion
Must have ability to positively motivate and manage children
Must possess strong leadership skills, with ability to work as part of a team
Must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, Campers, parents and guardians
Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to lead Camper group through assigned daily schedule
Must be able to work within a highly active environment, with the ability to multitask
Maintain a high level of visibility, ensuring availability to respond to team member, Camper, and parent/guardian inquiries
Working primarily in and around the designated Beach Club camp areas, both indoor and outdoor
Comfortable in and around water, such as pools and the Long Island Sound

Responsibilities

Participate in and complete all Camp staff orientations and trainings
Manage daily attendance and dismissal records for all Campers
Manage overall supervision for all Campers, including accompanying to various Camp areas including First Aid, bathrooms, and activity areas
Facilitate and provide supervision throughout all lunchtime activities
Assist Camp Activity Directors with daily activities, including but not limited to Arts & Crafts, Tennis, Swimming, Science, Boating, Cooking, and Mindfulness
Attend daily Camp team meetings
Assist with parent/guardian inquiries as needed
Assist Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director(s) with daily Camp operations as needed