Summer Camp Counselor

Spring Education Group • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.
Merryhill School is a multi-location school group with campuses in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas offering an outstanding private education to preschool, elementary, and middle school-age students. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Merryhill offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.
The Summer Camp Instructor is responsible for using provided materials to plan, teach, and coordinate day camp for a specific age group. This includes carrying out plans and leads themed camps with support from a summer team.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have experience working with children.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be enthusiastic, responsible, and reliable.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance check.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing situations
• Must be able to stand, walk, and run for extended periods of time.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children in a camp or similar setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Assist or lead in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees