Summer Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor Job Description

Following is a list of responsibilities:

• Supervise children, promote learning opportunities, and lead camp activities.
• Arrive prepared and on time for your shift every day.
• Assist in planning and implementing the camp curriculum that reflects the values of Roots Vacation Camps.
• Role model acceptable behaviors and decision-making for participants and peers.
• Actively participate in all related in-services, trainings, and staff meetings.
• Utilize appropriate guidance and developmental techniques with participants to create an orderly environment that is conducive to learning and child safety.
• Plan and lead games, activities, etc. during camp down time, drop-off, pick-up, or other free time.
• Maintain positive relationships with campers by showing sensitivity to campers’ emotional needs and problem solving any camper issues effectively.
• Communicate all pertinent issues affecting programs to Director and Coordinators (i.e. staff/CIT/ parent/camper/concerns, etc.), in a timely manner
• Establish good rapport with families of campers at drop-off and pick-up.
• Create a nurturing, positive and professional environment while promoting program policies and procedures amongst co-counselors, volunteers, and community participants.
• Be able to accept guidance and supervision from supervisors, as well as give feedback to co-counselor(s)
• Provide substitute coverage to other sites on an as needed basis.

Desired qualifications

• At least 16 years of age
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex, critical problem solving independently.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn appropriate child development techniques.
• Desire to work with children and help them develop physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• Demonstrated track record of timeliness and punctuality.

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time.
• Move around the work environment independently.
• Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart phone.
• Push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.
• The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate, but may vary based on a number of external factors.

This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17