Lead Summer Camp Counselor

Charlotte Country Club • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Lead Summer Camp Counselor plays a key role in overseeing the daily operations of Camp CCC, ensuring that all counselors and campers have a fun, safe, and engaging experience. In addition to supervising and participating in camp activities, this role involves training new counselors and providing leadership in maintaining a high level of professionalism, creativity, and organization. The Lead Counselor serves as a point of contact for camp staff, helping to resolve issues, enforce safety policies, and ensure an exceptional experience for all campers and their families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certifications.
• Six months experience working with groups of children ages 6-months – 12 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively, fluent in English.
• Ability to provide basic hygiene services for young children.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment, while supervising children.
• Must have a positive, upbeat, friendly attitude and enjoy providing five-star customer service.
• Must be a team player who can develop strong and positive working relationships with all staff.
• Confident swimmer with the ability to comfortably and safely monitor campers in a pool setting, remaining alert and attentive during all aquatic activities
• Ability to swim competently and remain in the water for extended periods as needed.
• Ability to actively supervise campers outdoors in summer conditions.
• Ability to lift, move, and assist children as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in ensuring a positive and productive camp environment.
• Provides mentorship and training to new and returning counselors.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for any immediate concerns or escalations during camp hours.
• Fosters strong relationships with campers, parents, and the Youth Activities team.
• Maintains a professional demeanor, adhering to dress code and club policies.
• Supports additional club events when needed, including youth and family programming.
• Leads by example in supervising and engaging campers in age-appropriate activities.
• Ensures adherence to all safety policies, including pool safety and emergency procedures.
• Supervise and actively engage campers throughout daily activities, including swim periods.
• Confidently monitor campers in the pool and aquatic areas to ensure safety at all times.
• Serve as an in-water presence during designated swim times as needed.
• Enforce all camp and pool safety rules and emergency procedures.
• Assists in planning, preparing, and setting up activities while ensuring smooth transitions through the day.
• Communicates effectively with parents and caregivers regarding camper needs, behavior, and daily updates.
• Resolves camper conflicts in a constructive manner and supports behavior management techniques.
• Conducts routine checks of camp materials, ensuring proper storage and maintenance.
• Encourages creativity and innovation by suggesting new activities, games, and camp experiences.
• Provides feedback and recommendations for camp improvement.

Benefits

• Our team members are a friendly group of professionals!
• We enjoy a beautiful working environment, free meals, employee outings & events.
• We also offer an assortment of medical benefits & perks for eligible team members, including paid time off, free long-term disability insurance, free group life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, 401(k) match and health savings account contributions from the Club.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees