Summer General Camp Counselor I

Green Chimneys; Village of Brewster (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Green Chimneys is seeking a Summer General Camp Counselor I to foster a fun, supportive environment where campers can learn and grow outdoors. You will be a positive role model, build individual relationships, and help plan weekly activities with other staff at Hillside and Clearpool locations.

Must be at least 18, have graduated from high school, and be willing to learn from diverse teams; CPR and advanced First Aid are desirable to enhance camper safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Graduated from high school.
• Experience working with children, teens, or adults in similar settings.
• Desire to work outdoors and with diverse groups.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, supportive atmosphere for campers.
• Plan and schedule weekly activities with staff.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures for campers.
• Build positive relationships with each camper.

Skills

Outdoor living

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Environmental education

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Status: Temporary/Seasonal (time/period specific)

SummerGeneral Camp Counselor I

The Camp Counselor will provide a fun,supportive and warm atmosphere where campers can improve their individualpotential, gain understanding of others, experience new ideas and develop anappreciation for the environment. This position must be a good role model forcampers, develop relationships with each camper within the group, promotepositive group interaction, follow established procedures for maintainingcampers health and safety, work together with other staff to plan and scheduleweekly activities, and other related duties as directed by the Head Counseloror Camp Supervisor.

Must be at least 18 years of age and musthave graduated from HighSchool. Energy and enthusiasm for long days, adesire to work with children outdoors, prior experience working with children,teens, or adults in similar setting, outdoor living skills and/or environmentalbackground, ability to accept guidance and supervision, and a willingness towork with and learn from people from different cultures and backgrounds are allessential skills for this position. CPR and advanced First Aid are desired uponstarting.

Positions are available at both Hillside and Clearpool locations.

Must be available to work a minimum of six weeks during the summer(June 28 th – August 27 th ) in addition to attending stafftraining week (June 21st-26 th ).