What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at Camp Whitley?
We are looking for a Camp Counselor to supervise young campers and make sure they learn and have fun. What do Camp Counselors do? The most important out of all Camp Counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times. You’ll be responsible for overseeing their activities and building relationships. The job duties of a Camp Counselor include implementing summer camp games, and making sure campers are safe and having fun! Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. You need to have knowledge around outdoor activities, like hiking, canoeing or archery. If you’re patient, energetic and a good leader we would like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing outdoor activities or sports for groups of campers
- Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, riflery or crafting)
- Escort and oversee children
- Educate campers through games and explorations
- Set up and maintain equipment
- Resolve occasional fights between children and address behavioral issues
- Make sure all safety rules are followed
- Ensure camping site is clean and that campers don’t litter recreational areas or nature
- Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed
- Keep accurate incident logs
Skills
- Familiarity with camping and various outdoor activities
- Patient and reliable
- Organizational and communication skills
- A love for children
- Energetic and positive personality
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching or carrying children)
- First aid- and CPR-certified preferred
- High school diploma
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $350.00 - $450.00 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Columbia City, IN 46725: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location