Camp Counselor

Beacon Hill Club•Summit, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Camp Counselor Summer 2022 Beacon Hill Club is looking for energetic and caring individuals to work at our day camp this summer! Our camp features a variety of activities, including sports, crafts, and music, and runs daily from 9 am to 2:30 pm for seven weeks, Monday through Thursday, beginning mid-June. Counselors work with campers between the ages of 4 to 10 years old and are responsible for creating a positive experience by acting as a good role model, keeping campers engaged, maintaining a safe environment, and also having fun! The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and creativity, and will help create a memorable camp experience for all campers. Counselors must be available to work the full camp season and complete the required training with the Camp Director before the start of camp.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
At least one year of experience working with children; group setting preferred
Must be available to work the full camp season and complete all required trainings
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with campers, parents and staff
Positive attitude, strong leadership, and time management skills

Nice To Haves

One year of experience leading and/ or supervising group camp activities, preferred
CPR/AED/ Basic First Aid Certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Lead designated daily camp activities as assigned by the Camp Director
Supervise and engage with campers in a fun, positive, and professional manner
Assist specialists during activity periods by helping to keep campers engaged
Maintain a safe environment and ensure camp safety rules are followed at all times
Maintain constant group face counts
Help the Director with the setup and breakdown of camp every day
Report all immediate concerns to the Camp Director or the Assistant Camp Director
Work cooperatively with all camp and club staff