Sports Camp Counselor

Seeds of Peace Camp; Oakland (ME); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Job summary

A summer camp program is seeking a Residential Camp Counselor to assist with activities and support children at camp. Responsibilities include ensuring children's safety, participating in camp activities, maintaining cleanliness, and providing overnight supervision. Candidates should love teamwork and sports, have experience in child supervision, and be available for the entire camp season. This is a hands-on, active role where counselors create memorable experiences for campers.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports or camp settings preferred.
• Must be comfortable living in a camp environment for extended periods.
• Ability to work well with children of various ages.

Responsibilities

• Help children adjust and grow within the camp program.
• Participate in cleaning duties and maintain camp facilities.
• Sleep in cabins for overnight supervision.
• Plan and implement activities for campers.
• Follow emergency protocols and provide first aid.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Supervisory skills

First aid knowledge

Job description

Spend the summer at camp! (housing included!)

Love sports, teamwork, and making a real impact on kids’ lives? As a Residential Camp Counselor at Camp Tracy and New England Sports Camp, you’ll be an essential part of creating a fun, safe, and unforgettable camp experience. Counselors work closely with campers from Sunday through Friday (including overnight), helping children adjust, grow, and thrive within the program. This is a hands‑on, high‑energy role that includes leading daily activities, supporting campers both on and off the field, and living the camp life alongside them.

Position Summary

Assist with New England Sports Camps program activities as well as guiding/helping the children adjust and grow within the program guidelines. Comply with and participate fully in the instruction of various camp activities, and education programs. Counselors will be expected to be with campers from Sunday to Friday. Counselors are expected to be available for the entire camp season and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of children, helping each child adjust and grow with other children within the program guidelines.
• Participate in daily cleaning duties which include cleaning the cabins, the lodge eating area, bathrooms in the common shower facility and lodge (upstairs & down), emptying trash from the lodge and cabins, general upkeep of the lodge (sweeping, wiping tables, vacuuming, etc.), and final clean up at the close of camp.
• Sleep in cabins to provide overnight supervision to campers.
• Plan and implement daily curriculum for children to follow.
• Become familiar with emergency protocol for accidents, first aid, etc.
• Comply with and participate fully in the instruction of swimming, games, various camp activities, and education programs.
• Ability to communicate and work with all groups participating (age and skill level) and provide necessary instruction to children.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and discipline of children, areas, and equipment.
• Aid in providing a safe, healthy, and fun experience for campers in the New England Sports Camps Program.