Camp Counselor

Lifetime; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Kids Camp Counselor to create a fun and safe environment for children aged 3-12. Responsibilities include engaging campers in interactive activities and providing nutritional education through themed camps. Ideal candidates are energetic, nurturing, and capable of managing group dynamics, ensuring safety, and maintaining camp organization.

Qualifications

• 1 year of camp experience.
• First Aid certification required within 60 days.
• Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities and ensure children's safety.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the camp.
• Promote events and manage supplies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Communication

Child engagement

Education

Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Kids Camp Counselor leads children through a variety of activities including rock climbing, swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, gym games and more. They incorporate nutrition education with weekly-themed camps providing a high level of safety and fun for children from ages three to twelve years.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages children in interactive activities including organized arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment
• Leads a group of up to 10 campers ages 3-12 with a fun, positive and outgoing attitude while acting as a role model
• Demonstrates positive attitude and actions through a display of courtesy, service, cooperation, hospitality, sensitivity, and professionalism to internal and external customers
• Maintains cleanliness and order of camp in order to ensure safety
• Promotes monthly events and activities in order to increase participation and revenue
• Ensures use of supplies, snacks and drinks follow the amount prearranged by the department budget

Position Requirements

• 1 year of camp experience
• Completion of Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification prior to Camp Season
• First Aid Required within the first 60 days of hire
• Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED required within the first 60 days of hire
• Ability to tolerate loud noises
• Ability to frequently stand; walk; use hands, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; ability to climb ladders

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.