Summer Day Camp Counselor

Lakeview Veterinary Hospital, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading provider of summer camps for country clubs, where you'll engage with children and create memorable experiences. As a Camp Counselor, you'll be at the heart of camp activities, fostering friendships and ensuring the well-being of campers. This role offers hands-on leadership experience, opportunities to build critical skills, and the chance to network with professionals. If you're enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine!

Benefits

Networking Opportunities

Hands-on Leadership Experience

Skill Development

Fun Work Environment

Qualifications

• Ability to help children grow in character and experiences.
• Prior experience working with children is essential.
• Must be enthusiastic and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun, safe, and exciting camp experience.
• Supervise daily activities and ensure camper safety.
• Cooperate with fellow counselors and support the Camp Director.

Skills

Childcare Experience

CPR/First Aid Certification

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving them an incredible amount of support. As a staff member, we guarantee you will feel a part of the KE Camps Team!

As aCamp Counselor, you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your Camp Director with a variety of daily tasks, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for your campers. Our Counselors interact with our campers throughout the entire day, helping them make friends, try new things, and generally caring for their well-being. The role of a Counselor is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.

Camp Counselor Qualities

• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
• Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day's worth of activities
• Prior experience working with children
• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
• CPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer begins

Camp Counselor Responsibilities

• Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
• Cooperate with fellow Counselors and Camp Director
• Greet families and campers upon arrival
• Support Camp Director in establishing rules and emergency procedures with campers
• Participate in all camp activities
• Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not required)
• Help out where needed and lead activities when asked to by the Camp Director
• Complete other duties, as assigned

Benefits of Working with KE Camps

• Build Critical Skills - You will gain skills sought after by employers. 21st Century Skills such as creativity, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, organization, planning and communication are just a few of the strengths you'll build throughout the summer.
• Networking Opportunities - You will build professional contacts with other staff and camp alumni. You'll have the opportunity to create connections that can provide a link to future internships and job opportunities in a variety of careers.
• Hands on Leadership Experience - You will supervise a group of campers, lead programs and positively influence the next generation. This is a hands-on leadership experience in which you will engage in active decision-making, behavior management, and team development.

Our camp is located at Linville Ridge in Linville, NC. Camp will run Monday-Friday from June 16 through July 18 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.

Find out more atwww.kecamps.com!

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://kecamps.workbrightats.com/jobs/1184161