What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAMP COUNSELOR position at Everwood Day Camp?
Job description
A Camp Counselor at Everwood Day Camp is responsible for providing an amazing summer camp experience for a group of campers! Our groups have around 15 campers, from 4 to 15 years old. The Camp Counselor role involves acting as the following for the summer: parent, coach, mentor, role model, big brother/sister, and friend. As a Camp Counselor, you will take your group of children to activities, performing the role of coach or assistant coach in a wide variety of sports and arts. In this Camp Counselor role, you will work side-by-side with a more experienced Group Leader who will provide regular support and feedback. In addition, you will both be supported by a Division Leader, an experienced teacher/educator who provides further guidance and mentorship. If you would like to earn more money this summer, we can train you on how to teach swim lessons! You won't find a more rewarding summer job, where you will learn and grow while in an idyllic outdoor setting, in the woods with fields, cabins and a large, beautiful lake! Come and join our dynamic and diverse team!
JOB REQUIREMENTS
An enthusiastic, motivated, warm, friendly, caring individual.
The ability to communicate, through patience and clarity, with children and co-workers.
Applicants must have at least finished 10th grade by June of the current summer.
The ability and enthusiasm to swim comfortably in a lake and/or pool every day.
A fun-loving and open-minded attitude, which means you always put the kids first and will always be prepared to be silly (e.g. get dressed up, play in jello), go beyond your comfort zone (paddle a cardboard box boat in a lake, go in a dunk tank, etc.) to inspire and motivate your campers!
DATES, HOURS AND PAY
8:20am to 4pm (this includes a 30-minute break per day).
June 26th to August 25th (9 weeks) and hours are guaranteed.
Mon to Fri each week except for July 4th when we are closed.
Salary is $3350 for 9 weeks of work.
Extra income (up to $880) can be made, working as a Bus Counselor or Extended Day staff.
LOCATION
Sharon, MA but with free bus transportation from all over MA!
Housing is NOT included.
Everwood Day Camp is an outdoor focused summer camp featuring many physically demanding activities on land and water. Staff members are regularly required to walk, hike and otherwise move in the woods, fields, beaches, and lake. To perform the job, each staff member of Everwood Day Camp must be physically able to travel around a large rural environment (fields, woods, beach, etc.) and over uneven ground on a regular basis. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: camp counselor, summer camp counselor, summer jobs for college students, seasonal jobs, summer jobs, teen summer jobs
A Camp Counselor at Everwood Day Camp is responsible for providing an amazing summer camp experience for a group of campers! Our groups have around 15 campers, from 4 to 15 years old. The Camp Counselor role involves acting as the following for the summer: parent, coach, mentor, role model, big brother/sister, and friend. As a Camp Counselor, you will take your group of children to activities, performing the role of coach or assistant coach in a wide variety of sports and arts. In this Camp Counselor role, you will work side-by-side with a more experienced Group Leader who will provide regular support and feedback. In addition, you will both be supported by a Division Leader, an experienced teacher/educator who provides further guidance and mentorship. If you would like to earn more money this summer, we can train you on how to teach swim lessons! You won't find a more rewarding summer job, where you will learn and grow while in an idyllic outdoor setting, in the woods with fields, cabins and a large, beautiful lake! Come and join our dynamic and diverse team!
JOB REQUIREMENTS
An enthusiastic, motivated, warm, friendly, caring individual.
The ability to communicate, through patience and clarity, with children and co-workers.
Applicants must have at least finished 10th grade by June of the current summer.
The ability and enthusiasm to swim comfortably in a lake and/or pool every day.
A fun-loving and open-minded attitude, which means you always put the kids first and will always be prepared to be silly (e.g. get dressed up, play in jello), go beyond your comfort zone (paddle a cardboard box boat in a lake, go in a dunk tank, etc.) to inspire and motivate your campers!
DATES, HOURS AND PAY
8:20am to 4pm (this includes a 30-minute break per day).
June 26th to August 25th (9 weeks) and hours are guaranteed.
Mon to Fri each week except for July 4th when we are closed.
Salary is $3350 for 9 weeks of work.
Extra income (up to $880) can be made, working as a Bus Counselor or Extended Day staff.
LOCATION
Sharon, MA but with free bus transportation from all over MA!
Housing is NOT included.
Everwood Day Camp is an outdoor focused summer camp featuring many physically demanding activities on land and water. Staff members are regularly required to walk, hike and otherwise move in the woods, fields, beaches, and lake. To perform the job, each staff member of Everwood Day Camp must be physically able to travel around a large rural environment (fields, woods, beach, etc.) and over uneven ground on a regular basis. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: camp counselor, summer camp counselor, summer jobs for college students, seasonal jobs, summer jobs, teen summer jobs
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