J Camps Counselor- 2026
About The Position
J Camps Counselors will support the summer camp by providing a safe and fun environment for campers. PRINCIPAL DUTIES Assist Camp Program Leaders with all aspects of the campers’ day (i.e. activities, swimming, lunch, clean-up and carpool) Lead the group through the camp day and participate in activities with campers Learn the names of all campers in their group Follow a daily schedule and make adjustments when necessary Learn, understand, and lead campers through emergency procedures Know and follow all safety guidelines to ensure camper safety during planned activities Organize and guide campers in successful participation of all camp activities Accept work direction from Camp Program Leaders, Specialists, and Camp Director Be an incredible role model for campers and Junior Counselors Follow camp policies and procedures and communicate and report regularly to Camp Director regarding challenges, updates and concerns Identify and respond to camper behavior issues; keep Camp Director informed Interact with parents in a professional, courteous manner Actively participate in staff training and meetings Swim with campers at all swim times. These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- Must attend Staff Training
- Must like children and have experience working with them
- Ability to take direction, complete assigned tasks and lead program activities.
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Team Player
- Organized and self-motivated
- Willingness to be flexible and available to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Willingness to perform job tasks not part of immediate job responsibilities
- Must be able to lift 25lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
- Upon hire, complete First Aid and CPR Certification (or recertification expired)
- Must be fully vaccinated.
Responsibilities
- Assist Camp Program Leaders with all aspects of the campers’ day (i.e. activities, swimming, lunch, clean-up and carpool)
- Lead the group through the camp day and participate in activities with campers
- Learn the names of all campers in their group
- Follow a daily schedule and make adjustments when necessary
- Learn, understand, and lead campers through emergency procedures
- Know and follow all safety guidelines to ensure camper safety during planned activities
- Organize and guide campers in successful participation of all camp activities
- Accept work direction from Camp Program Leaders, Specialists, and Camp Director
- Be an incredible role model for campers and Junior Counselors
- Follow camp policies and procedures and communicate and report regularly to Camp Director regarding challenges, updates and concerns
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues; keep Camp Director informed
- Interact with parents in a professional, courteous manner
- Actively participate in staff training and meetings
- Swim with campers at all swim times
- Some duties may be assigned as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
