Summer Camp Counselor

Aspetuck Valley Country Club; Weston (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their summer camp team as Camp Counselors. This role involves supervising young campers, ensuring their safety, and facilitating engaging activities such as arts & crafts, swimming, and sports. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for working with children. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a fun and dynamic environment while making a positive impact on the lives of young campers. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Meals Provided

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to meet CT Minor Law Guidelines.
• Prior counselor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate activities for 10-15 campers aged 3-9.
• Ensure camper safety and attend daily staff meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Child Management

Education

High School Diploma

Counselor Experience

Job description

Join to apply for the Summer Camp Counselor role at Aspetuck Valley Country Club

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Summer Camp Counselor role at Aspetuck Valley Country Club

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

LOCATION: Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Weston, CT

DEPARTMENT: Camp

JOB TITLE: Camp Counselor

REPORTS TO: Camp Director

COMPENSATION: Hourly Compensation

BENEFITS: meals

Position Objectives

All camp counselors will supervise a group of 10-15 campers, ages 3-9 (all groups being comprised of children of the same age). Counselors have at least 1 partner with whom they share their responsibilities, and camper safety is the most important of these. No camper is ever left unattended by camp staff.

Summary Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or satisfy the productivity, performance or qualification standards for the position.

Essential Job Functions

• Daily attendance and dismissal records for all campers
• Supervision and facilitation of lunchtime activities
• Assisting Camp with daily activities, including Arts & Crafts, Tennis, Swimming, Game time, Dance, Playground time and Free swim and Sports) planned for their campers, and participation in them, as needed.
• Accompanying campers to all areas of the camp property, including First Aid, bathrooms, and activity areas.
• Attendance at daily staff meetings
• Attendance to mandatory orientation sessions, pre-season
• Daily interaction and communication with campers, co-workers, and parents
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  
  

INCIDENTAL DUTIES

The above list of essential job functions describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to positively motivate and manage children
• Comfortable with taking direction, as well as communicating with co-workers
• Highly responsible and well-organized in tending to campers' daily needs
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position.

Education And Experience

• Prior Counselor experience preferred.
• Minimum age requirement is 16 to meet CT Minor Law Guidelines.
  
  

Knowledge And Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses And/or Training

• Unexpired First Aid Certification and CPR Certifications - a plus
  
  

Language And Communication Skills

• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Strong communication skills
  
  

Physical, Sensory And Motor Demands

• Highly active, multitasking type of environment (group of children to direct and monitor)
• Frequent Standing for extended periods of time.
• Frequent Walking
• Excellent physical fitness, visual acuity and sense of urgency to attend to young children needs
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors throughout the summer
  
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Advertising Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aspetuck Valley Country Club by 2x

Get notified about new Summer Camp Counselor jobs in Weston, CT.

Junior Camp Counselor - Lakewood-Trumbull Y Camp Tepee

Summer@Country School, Assistant Counselor

Junior Camp Counselor - Woodruff Family Y

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.