Camper Support Counselor

Eldora Mountain Resort • Tehachapi, CA

259d • $16

About The Position

As a Camper Support Counselor your mission is to support the day-to-day care of campers and facilitate a safe and supportive environment to provide best care for campers during their stay at Woodward Camp. To achieve this, a Camper Support Counselor will understand and execute safety protocols and processes, be mindful, aware, and present across all camp facilities, including, but not limited to, their assigned cabin or zones. Camper Support Counselors will stay on campus in designated staff housing with other team members and will oversee assigned cabin unit(s) and be present throughout the day for campers during instruction and in free time and recreation. Camper Support Counselors are positive role models at camp to help build an environment of safety, connection, and lifelong skills. Must be willing to evolve and adapt with the needs of the business and adhere to and support all work protocols and guidelines. *This position does not require applicants to possess a working knowledge of Action Sports.

Requirements

• Have (or are in pursuit of) an Associates or Bachelor's degree in a Social Work, Psychology or other behavioral health program
• 1+ years of working with kids and/or teens
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to children, their behavior and development
• Understanding of appropriate behavior management techniques
• Professionalism in handling sensitive, confidential information
• CPR Certification
• California Mandated Reporter Certification
• Mental Health First Aid (Youth, Teens, or Adult)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at the same time
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving

Responsibilities

• Reside in staff-housing, with potential to be placed in cabin with campers as needed
• Follow department schedules; attend trainings, be present for scheduled meetings for updates and staff support
• Help facilitate supportive environment across camp facilities and throughout the camp day
• Work with a team of camp nurses and athletic trainers to ensure the best health care is provided to campers
• Collaborate with, and educate, camp staff on behavior management and de-escalation techniques
• Execute plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, with attention to the camper's physical, social, and emotional needs
• Responsible for documenting all camper encounters and parent communications
• Responsible for communicating with Supervisors, Manager and Director
• Responsible for self-care, communicating needs around this
• Support campers experiencing homesickness, stress, peer-conflicts
• Attend camper orientation to provide education on safety, health, and wellness
• Supervise and support campers at meal times, instruction, recreation activities, in and around the cabins
• Attend cabin check and nightly cabin circle for connection building and support of cabin counselor
• Support medical team and Athletic Trainers to ensure campers have received their daily medication(s), visited the training room for evaluations
• Actively engaged with campers; ensure they have signed up for at least one rec activity and have taken care of their basic needs: adequate water, food and rest throughout the day and week
• Execute camp disciplinary escalation process as needed
• Execute the daily routine for health and wellness staff throughout camp
• Provide a feedback report to evaluate, evolve, and elevate all camper experience, including parent communication
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Daily meals provided
• Lodging benefits
• Discounts on merchandise
• 16.50 an hour

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree