Summer Camp Counselor

Spring Education Group•Weston, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sagemont Preparatory School is a premier independent private college preparatory school serving students in preschool through 12th grade in Weston, FL. Founded in 1996, our small family environment and dedicated teachers allow for individualized attention for students, and opportunities for continued enrichment and learning. Our college preparatory curriculum, athletics, arts, and extra-curricular activities create a vibrant campus community. A career with Sagemont Preparatory School offers career opportunities in education, summer camps, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group. We are currently looking for a caring, organized Summer Camp Counselor who has strong communication skills to join our team for our Summer Camp Program. If you have a passion for working with children, are dedicated to providing the best education and care to our children, work collaboratively, and want to learn and grow, we want you to be a part of our team. Summer camp is Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, starting June 8th. There will be trainings in May leading up to summer.

Requirements

Two (2) years of previous experience in an educational/recreational field or working with children with supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of working in a camp environment.
Ability to work with children and others.
Successfully plan, implement, and lead camp activities/games.
Be organized and professional
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Responsibilities

As a camp counselor, you oversee the overall operation of the specialty area by properly supervising campers and other assigned co-counselors.
Ensures accountability for campers in the specialty areas by conducting continuous headcounts.
Ensures camper allergies and dismissals are managed while in a specialty area.
Adheres to the daily activity schedule as assigned by the Camp/Extended Care Director.
Properly supervises campers and co-counselors.
Plans implements and leads specialty area activities and provides a supply list to the Camp Director.
Encourages camper participation in specialty activities and events. As a leader sets the example by being an active participant in specialty camp activities and events.
Ensures the safety of campers and counselors in specialty area.
Reports all accidents and injuries to the Camp/Extended Care Director or Camp Coordinator and completes accident reports.
Handles camper behavioral problems and provides acceptable discipline.
Informs the Camp Director of continuous behavioral issues with specific campers.
Maintains open communication with parents in a courteous and professional manner.
Attends all scheduled camp staff meetings.
Assists with arrival/dismissal time in Walkers or carpool areas as requested.