Camp Counselor- All Day Explorer Camp

Description

The Camp Counselor assists with the planning, organization and leading of well-rounded summer day camp programs and daycare programs for the people of the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation district. Directly leads program activities and supervises participants. Camp counselors are responsible for the safety and well being of each camper assigned to them.

Examples of Duties

• Assist Camp Director in preparing for the seasonal camps (i.e. set up location, organize materials, organize camper forms, post camp clean-up and more).
• Directly lead program activities and supervise participants.
• Maintain organization of supplies and ensures clean-up is done and materials stored appropriately following activities.
• Communicate needs and wishes of campers to Camp Director and other staff to offer constructive evaluation of planned activities and how they are meeting the needs of the campers.
• Attentive and proactive to health and safety of campers.
• Maintain awareness of and supports any special needs of campers.
• Teach campers specialized skills (ie: art, sports, chess and computers).
• Complete paperwork as appropriate in a timely and accurate manner.
• Serve as an ambassador between the Park District and participants, including wearing staff shirt, greeting individuals, and maintaining current displays and signs.
• Help mediate conflict and behavior issues in a calm, firm and respectful manner.
• Provide a positive atmosphere and instigate fun for campers.
• May be asked to help special needs campers on-on-one.
• Attend training and camp staff meetings as assigned.
• Help prepare and clean up after each camp day.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Must be at least age 16.
• Experience working with children, youth or teens in a recreational setting.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification given preference, but not required.
• Must pass criminal background check if applicable.

Supplemental Information

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and comfortable working with people of all ages and abilities.
• Ability to organize, create and lead a wide variety of recreational activities as arts & crafts, outdoor skills, storytelling, games, sports, drama and other creative camp activities.
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, enthusiasm and excellent problem-solving skills preferred.
• Experience or interest in the camp area of focus.
• Enjoyment of outdoor activity and ability to work outside.
• Ability to focus on a single task, transition quickly and multitask as needed.
• Good to excellent physical fitness and energy level.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to a variety of locations.