Seasonal Camp Counselor

AccorHotel • Scottsdale, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Seasonal Camp Counselor, you are the heart of the camper experience. You’ll welcome campers with energy and positivity, guide them through daily activities, and ensure a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. This role is essential to creating lasting memories and setting the tone for a fun and impactful camp season. Important Dates: March 10th-14th March 17th-21st May 25th-August 1st Support a welcoming atmosphere for all campers ages 7-12. Build positive relationships through effective communication and active participation in camp activities. Plan, organize, and lead a variety of age-appropriate activities, including games, arts and crafts, sports, and team-building exercises. Ensure the safety and enjoyment of campers during all activities. Work collaboratively with fellow counselors and camp leadership to coordinate and execute daily activities. Attend regular team meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and share insights. Implement and adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure camp environment. Monitor campers for signs of discomfort, illness, or emotional distress, and take appropriate action as needed. Pro-active communication with Resort Experience Leaders Greet campers each day with a warm, encouraging attitude. Lead and supervise camp activities, games, and programs with enthusiasm. Ensure camper safety at all times, including monitoring activities and enforcing camp guidelines. Foster teamwork, inclusion, and respect among campers. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to help campers build confidence and friendships. Communicate clearly with campers, fellow counselors, and camp leadership. Respond calmly and professionally to camper needs, concerns, or conflicts. Stay attentive, engaged, and camper-focused throughout each shift.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a leadership role. Such as providing direction, motivation and support to team members.
• Availability to work weekends, and Holidays
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Able to making decisions regarding strategies and problem solving
• Comfortable working in fast paced, high volume environments
• Ability to follow direction, adjust due to volume, and enforce guidelines
• CPR certified - classes will be offered during training/onboarding process
• Food Handlers Card
• Fingerprint clearance card

Responsibilities

• Support a welcoming atmosphere for all campers ages 7-12.
• Build positive relationships through effective communication and active participation in camp activities.
• Plan, organize, and lead a variety of age-appropriate activities, including games, arts and crafts, sports, and team-building exercises.
• Ensure the safety and enjoyment of campers during all activities.
• Work collaboratively with fellow counselors and camp leadership to coordinate and execute daily activities.
• Attend regular team meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and share insights.
• Implement and adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure camp environment.
• Monitor campers for signs of discomfort, illness, or emotional distress, and take appropriate action as needed.
• Pro-active communication with Resort Experience Leaders
• Greet campers each day with a warm, encouraging attitude.
• Lead and supervise camp activities, games, and programs with enthusiasm.
• Ensure camper safety at all times, including monitoring activities and enforcing camp guidelines.
• Foster teamwork, inclusion, and respect among campers.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to help campers build confidence and friendships.
• Communicate clearly with campers, fellow counselors, and camp leadership.
• Respond calmly and professionally to camper needs, concerns, or conflicts.
• Stay attentive, engaged, and camper-focused throughout each shift.

Benefits

• Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies and Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Great Medical and Dental benefits, 401K, Direct Deposit etc.
• Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in addition to national promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees