Summer Camp Counselor

Howard County Government; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking energetic and responsible camp counselors to lead children in a variety of sports and activities this summer. This role offers a unique opportunity to foster personal growth and confidence in campers aged 3-15 while ensuring their safety. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children, creativity in planning activities, and a positive attitude. This position not only provides valuable experience for college students interested in child development and sports management but also opens doors for potential leadership roles in the future.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with experience working with children.
• Ability to plan and implement engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small groups of youth ages 3-15 and ensure their safety.
• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging summer camp activities.

Skills

Child supervision

Activity planning

CPR and First Aid Certification

Sports knowledge

Positive behavior management

Education

High School Diploma

College Student (preferred)

Job description

Sports Camp participants spend their day playing a variety of sports indoors and outdoors, arts and crafts, and enjoying endless fun in the sun while the camp staff guide them throughout the day and ensure their safety. Activities will encourage and support movement, personal growth, and build confidence. Campers will be taught basic to advanced sport-specific skills and enjoy a variety of summer camp activities. All hired staff will have to pass a background check.

This summer, we're looking for energetic and responsible camp counselors to help children (ages 3-15 years) develop confidence! We are seeking applicants who are:

• Ability to relate to and understand the children.
• Ability to respond to questions or concerns the child may have, which aid in the child's personal growth.
• Energetic, loves to have fun, and can help create lasting memories while overseeing the safety of the campers.
• CPR and First Aid Certification is a plus, but class training/certification will be provided for those hired.
• Preferred: Basic to advanced knowledge/experience with any sports including, but not limited to: badminton, baseball/tee ball/softball, basketball, flag football, golf, kickball, lacrosse, pickleball, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball.

When team members fall in love with us, they have the opportunity to continue working with us throughout the school year and even advance into leadership positions.

COLLEGE STUDENTS- If you are a college student considering a career in art, teaching, sports management, child development, child psychology, tourism, hospitality, or management, summer camp provides a practical, meaningful experience to build your resume. If you have a major or area of interest not listed, please reach out, and we are happy to work with you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Camp Counselors:

• Supervise small groups of youth ages 3-15 (depending on camp location) and keep them safe at all times.
• Engage with campers for the entirety of duty.
• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging summer camp activities.
• Swim and monitor pool safety with campers during all swim sessions (only for Tennis & Swim, Tennis, Golf & Swim, and Summer Mix at RCCC).
• Use positive strategies and techniques to redirect camper behavior.
• Comply with personnel policies for camp staff.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Some experience working with children.
• Leads children by always setting a positive example.
• Ability to plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Takes direction and feedback with ease and implements tasks with a positive attitude.
• Creative, hard-working, energetic, organized, professional, flexible, and team-oriented.