Camp Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

***We are looking for evening and weekend availability! If you have flexible afternoon/evenings and weekends we would love to hear from you.

If you’re an enthusiastic and motivated individual who loves kids, you may be our perfect new Camp Counselor. You will plan and execute quality, engaging, and educational activities and projects for young campers. You will provide guidance, leadership, and assistance to campers, oversee daily activities and campers’ behavior, and ensure their safety. Additionally, you will maintain and ensure proper use of camp facilities and equipment.

To be successful as a Camp Counselor, you must love working with kids and participating in various activities alongside them. A huge part of this job entails cooperation and communication with camp staff and parents, as well as being creative, patient, and well-organized. Our ideal candidate would increase awareness of fitness and the importance of nature among campers, and work toward mutual enjoyment, fun, and satisfaction.

Camp Counselor Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality and engaging activities and projects for campers
• Organize and lead various outdoors activities, sports, games, and crafts
• Monitor campers’ behavior and ensure adherence to camp rules
• Secure proper use of camp equipment and facilities
• Make sure campers are safe and healthy
• Communicate and cooperate with camp staff and parents and provide feedback
• Greet and welcome new arrivals
• Report complaints and resolve issues and problems
• Provide guidance, assistance, and leadership to campers
• Explain camp rules and usage of equipment
• Emphasize the importance of nature and fitness among campers
• Ensure smooth organization and execution of camp activities
• Create and maintain campers’ personal records and information

Camp Counselor Requirements:

• Experience working with kids in various environments
• Effective communication with children, parents, and other camp staff
• Leadership skills
• Enthusiastic and friendly attitude
• Knowledge of sports, crafts, games, and outdoors activities
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute creative and engaging activities
• Motivation and patience

***We are looking for evening and weekend availability! If you have flexible afternoon/evenings and weekends we would love to hear from you.