Summer Camp Lead Counselor
About The Position
Hat Creek Camp’s Lead Counselors are an instrumental part of making our campers’ experiences fun! We provide a home away from home where our staff are free to stretch their comfort zone, grow in ways they never knew possible, and discover the joy of summer camp. The Lead Counselors have the unique opportunity to help plan and delegate the activities and staff in implementing a variety of fun-filled activities such as archery, swimming, kayaking, campfires, large group games, mealtime songs, and skits for the campers. Every week is different at camp and our Lead Counselors provide the creativity and initiative to help make the week a fun time for campers! Hat Creek Camp provides staff the opportunity to grow their skills in group management, age-appropriate programming, and safety and supervision. Staff will undergo a two-week training in preparation for summer camp. The training encompasses protocols and procedures as well as games, bonding, and goofiness. Staff are guided and supervised by the Camp Program Manager. Our staff build close, lifelong friendships that last long after summer camp is over.
Requirements
- Leadership experience and/or experience working with kids
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification during staff training
- Passion for working with children and making a difference.
- Ability to work Sunday-Friday during summer programming weeks.
- Willingness to get outside of your comfort zone.
- Ability to pass a background and reference check.
- Minimum 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
- Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
- Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
- Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
- Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
- Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive, safe community for staff and campers.
- Provide support to Hat Creek summer counselors.
- Works with Camp Program Manager to plan and orchestrate scheduling.
- Facilitate and participate in all summer camp programming.
- Be able to work collaboratively and in a timely manner during program delivery.
- Maintain knowledge of camp schedule, programs, protocols, and procedures.
- Lead and encourage mealtime efficiency.
- Learn and facilitate large group camp songs, games, and skits.
- Clean cabins, inventory program supplies, and participate in debriefs(processing) after each program.
Benefits
- Room and board and food during summer programming and staff training
- Opportunity to apply for Educational Scholarship through FIVE18 Family Services
- Opportunities for post summer work during retreat season
- Optional Paid Training Certifications: First Aid, Lifeguard, High Ropes Specialist, Archery Instructor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
