Summer Camp Counselor - Boulder

Steve & Kate's Camp

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute-to-minute how to spend their time because making decisions today helps to build the self-confidence they’ll need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate’s staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp–age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting.
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
• By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate's permission to email or text you.
• You may be asked to chaperone campers on an off-site Field Trip where locations demand.
• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
• Participate in athletic games.

Nice To Haves

• Motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy.
• Guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves
• Calm under pressure and able to calm those around you
• Comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team
• Stamina to keep up with 4-12 year old’s bursting with energy and creative potential
• Passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new

Responsibilities

• Facilitating activities
• Making connections
• Monitoring safety and wellness
• Create and/or oversee activity spaces in which campers will self-select activities
• Work in rotating support roles throughout camp
• Actively supervising campers
• Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• adding daily updates and photos to campers’ profiles
• Assist in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and out weekends.

Benefits

• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed