Summer Day Camp Counselor

KE Camps; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of summer camps for country clubs as a Camp Counselor! In this engaging role, you will actively participate in camp activities, helping children grow and ensuring their well-being. This position offers a unique opportunity to build critical skills like creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while gaining hands-on leadership experience. You will create lasting memories for campers and build professional connections that can open doors to future opportunities. If you're enthusiastic, responsible, and ready for a fun summer, this is the perfect position for you!

Benefits

Networking Opportunities

Hands-on Leadership Experience

Skill Development

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with a group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience.
• Greet families and campers upon arrival and supervise daily swim time.
• Support Camp Director in establishing rules and emergency procedures.

Skills

Ability to help children grow

CPR/First Aid Certification

Enthusiastic and Responsible

Flexible and Calm

Education

Prior experience working with children

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 a Camp 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 April Sound Country Club in Montgomery, TX. Camp will run Tuesday-Friday from June 3 through July 18 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.

Find out more at www.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/1179558