SENIOR COUNSELOR

Description

This individual, supervised by a Unit Head, manages the operations of a particular camp group of Camp Chaverim; and oversees the health, safety, and well-being of the campers in assigned group.

PRE-CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend pre-camp orientation
• Attend Camp Open House before the 1st day of camp

CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES
Health and Safety

• Maintaining appropriate staff to camper ratios at all times, including not leaving a Junior counselor alone to supervise whole group.
• Actively supervising at all times- especially on playground and at the pool.
• Guide children and document significant behavioral events on a daily report form.
• Ensuring accurate attendance records are maintained and campers are accounted for throughout the camp day.
• Perform daily health check of campers each morning.
• Report all injuries regardless of severity to Camp Health Director.

Duties

• Form positive relationships with campers, co-workers, and parents.
• Prepared for the pool with appropriate swim attire and actively in the water with campers.
• Assist Activity Specialists and children during specialist activity periods, swim lessons, TAG time and Special Events.
• Maintain supplies and cleanliness of areas used on and off campus.
• Work Late nights and Overnights as they pertain to your Unit.
• Working together with Group Leaders, Group Counselors and camp supervisory team in a positive manner for the betterment of camp.
• Responsible to report to Unit Head daily on group happenings.
• Lead communicator to camp group families.
• Creates routines and structure for camp group.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates programming during Group Times.
• Responsible for submitting weekly newsletters and Group of the Week nominations.
• Attend all weekly staff meetings.
• Responsible for group binder and walkie talkie.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated by the Camp Director, Unit Heads, or Director of Summer Experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• 1 Year experience working with children in camp or afterschool setting
• Ability to lead group staff and children
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods time,
• Ability to bend at the waist, squat and pick items off the floor
• Ability to walk, hike, and climb, long distances
• Must have great eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and participate in camp activities;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Competently participate in aquatics activities, including swimming

Salary : $16 - $17