Summer Camp Counselor

A Hiring Company; Bloomingville (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant camp environment as a cabin supervisor, where you'll inspire and guide campers through exciting activities while ensuring their safety and well-being. This entry-level position is perfect for those passionate about education and training, as you will be responsible for planning daily activities, communicating effectively with campers, and enforcing safety regulations. Your physical fitness will be key as you participate in various camp activities, from hiking to swimming. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives in a supportive and fun atmosphere, while also developing your skills in leadership and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with campers and staff.
• Physical fitness to participate in all camp activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily activities for campers.
• Supervise campers and ensure their safety during activities.
• Administer medications and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behavior Management Techniques

First Aid Response

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

To directly supervise their cabin group, encourage campers to participate in all activities, and guide the campers throughout their stay at camp with attention to safety at all times.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan and implement daily activities with your group.
2. Communicate and work with a cabin group and provide necessary instructions to campers.
3. Observe camper behaviors, assess appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
4. Plan, conduct, and teach activities to campers.
5. Guide individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
6. Administer necessary medications per camp nurse instruction at appropriate times.
7. Carry out established roles in enforcing camp safety regulations.
8. Develop daily activities with, not for, the campers.
9. Communicate plans and needs to Unit Leader.
10. Supervise all aspects of the camper's day, including flag raising, cabin clean-up, meal times, swim time, evening activities, overnights, getting ready for bed, etc.
11. Physical ability to participate in all camp activities (i.e., hiking, swimming, ropes course, etc.)
12. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first-aid and to assist campers in other emergency situations.
13. Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, clean up and chores, and table manners.
14. Follow camp rules and regulations as outlined in personnel policies and procedures and staff training.
15. Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
16. Submit all required reports on time.
17. At the end of each session, clean your cabin area and assist others with clean up of your unit and other camp areas.
18. All other duties and tasks assigned to you by the Director of Camp Experience and/or Director of Teen and Community Education.
19. If qualified and interested, train, successfully pass, and adhere to Lifeguard Training and pool rules.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

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