Summer Camp Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Complete two years of language study or have equivalent fluency.
• Have broad knowledge of the culture and activities associated with the language.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Be adaptable in changing situations.
• Be able to work collaboratively and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries in a diverse, communal environment.
• Have the emotional resilience and cognitive ability to carry out job responsibilities in a busy, noisy communal environment.
• Be prepared for community living arrangements and shared bathroom facilities.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children.
• Previous attendance or work experience at Concordia Language Villages or another summer camp.

Responsibilities

• Speak the target language with children (villagers) and other staff members as much as possible.
• Teach language through activities such as art, sports, traditional culture, and interactive lessons.
• Participate in Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Lead games, Cabin Council, and other activities to build a cabin community.
• Live in a cabin with villagers as part of a counseling team and provide supervision, including overnight residential supervision.
• Assist villagers and the counseling team with light cleaning of cabins, bathrooms, activity areas, and other parts of the Village site.
• Model desired behaviors for villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session and assist with Village setup, session preparation, upkeep, cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Model appropriate behavior and attend to villagers' health and welfare.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment.
• Meals provided during residential employment.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Applicable tuition discounts for children attending Concordia Language Villages.
• Opportunities for professional development, intercultural learning, and language immersion.
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.