Camp Counselor

KidCam Summer Camp; Slidell (LA); In loco; USD 15.000 - 21.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

KidCam Summer Camp is seeking Camp Counselors who love kids, bring great energy, and aren’t afraid to be silly. You’ll lead activities, keep campers engaged, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment where every child feels they belong.

You’ll need CPR/First Aid certification (provided if needed) and experience with children in a camp or recreational setting. Teamwork, creativity, and a calm, proactive approach are essential to success this summer.

Competenze

• CPR and First Aid certification provided if necessary.
• Experience working with children in a camp or recreational setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, optimism, patience, positive attitude and a love for working with children.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and solve problems.
• Willingness to be fully engaged with campers in activities.
• Flexibility and creativity to adapt to unforeseen changes.
• Team player who accepts feedback and steps up as needed.

Mansioni

• Lead activities and encourage participation among campers.
• Help kids navigate friendships and challenges.
• Create little moments that become campers' favorite summer memories.
• Work as a team with other counselors to keep activities running smoothly.
• Be open to feedback and adjust approaches as needed.
• Maintain safety and keep campers engaged during the day while having fun.

Conoscenze

CPR and First Aid

Experience with children

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Engagement with campers

Feedback receptiveness

Descrizione del lavoro

At Kidcam, we believe the best part of camp isn't what's on the schedule, It's the people who bring it to life. And that's YOU! We're looking for Camp Counselors who love kids, bring great energy, and aren't afraid to be silly. You understand that making someone's summer special starts with showing up and jumping in. We want the counselor who's playing the game, leading the cheer, noticing the camper standing alone, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.Being a Kidcam Counselor means taking responsibility for the safety and everyday experience of the campers in your care. You'll lead activities, encourage participation, help kids navigate friendships and challenges, and create the little moments that become their favorite summer memories. We need people who can roll with it, work as a team, take feedback, step up without being asked, and keep the fun going even when things don't go as planned. Because at Kidcam, you're not just watching kids have summer. You're keeping the SPIRIT of summer alive. Somewhere along the way, while you're helping campers grow in confidence, make friends and discover what they're capable of, you'll be growing too.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:CPR and First Aid certification (will be provided if necessary).Experience working with children in a camp or recreational setting.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Enthusiasm, optimism, patience, positive attitude and a love for working with children.Ability to adapt to changing situations and solve problems.Willing to work well in a team environment.Must be willing to be fully engaged with campers in various activities.Flexibility and creativity to adapt to unforeseen changes as the arise.A problem solver! You think fast on your feet and prioritize quickly.Ability to remain calm under pressure.Must be able to part with your phone during working hours.Open to communicating challenges with camp leadership and receive constructive feedback.Physical Demands & Working Conditions:Must be physically and mentally able to meet the challenges of navigating and working in destination based facilities. Remember, this is SUMMER camp - ability to adapt to heat conditions is important.