Camp Counselor (LTE)

Cross Plains; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is seeking Camp Counselors to lead arts and crafts, music, sports and active games for youths aged 5–13 during the district summer break. You will implement daily activities, model positive behavior, and collaborate with staff to ensure a fun, safe camp experience.

Youth-friendly leadership is essential; applicants should be at least 15 years old with prior experience in active games or arts/crafts for children.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supervising children in a recreational setting and leading kids in active games and crafts.
• Experience with planning and leading group activities for children.
• Experience or training in education, recreation, or related field preferred.
• First Aid and CPR preferred, or willingness to become trained.

Responsibilities

• Keep campers safe.
• Lead morning meetings, plan read aloud, or other stationary activity for mealtimes.
• Plan and lead engaging, enriching, and fun activities for campers every shift.
• Communicate and manage group and individual behavior expected of campers.
• Work in cooperation with all staff, led by the Lead Counselor, to ensure campers have a safe, fun, and successful camp experience.
• Mentor campers toward positive and effective behavior choices and explain consequences of both positive and undesired behavior choices.
• Perform first aid as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Supervising children

Activity planning

Group facilitation

Communication

Education

Education/recreation background

Job description

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Under the general direction of the Recreation Coordinator and Lead Camp Counselor the Camp Counselor, will lead activities for youth, ages 5 -13. Emphasis is on arts and crafts, music, sports, and active playground games including field trips. Camp Counselor positions are responsible for day-to-day implementation of activities, coaching campers through conflicts, communicating with parents, and helping campers to create and maintain friendships with peers. Camp Counselors must come to work ready to model positive behavior and have an upbeat attitude for campers and co-workers. This is typically a position held by returning staff, but not all staff are automatically promoted and new staff may be a Camp Counselor if they have comparable experience.

Term of Employment:

Camp Counselors will work between 10-25 hours per week during the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District summer break.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keep campers safe
• Lead morning meetings, plan read aloud, or other stationary activity for mealtimes
• Plan and lead engaging, enriching, and fun activities for campers every shift
• Communicate and manage group and individual behavior expected of campers
• Work in cooperation with all staff, led by the Lead Counselor, to ensure campers have a safe, fun, and successful camp experience
• Mentor campers toward positive and effective behavior choices and explain consequences of both positive and undesired behavior choices
• Perform first aid as needed
• Perform related work as required

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of supervising children in a educational or recreational setting and leading kids in active games and/or crafts
• Must be able to withstand frequent standing, walking, and running during the day
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Able to tolerate being outside in a variety of safe weather conditions, including hot and humid weather.

Must be at least 15 years of age. Experience in leading active games and/or arts and crafts for children. Experience or training in education, recreation, or related field preferred. First Aid and CPR preferred, or willingness to become trained.