Camp Counselor

All camp counselors will supervise a group of 10-15 campers, ages 3-9 (all groups being comprised of children of the same age). Counselors have at least 1 partner with whom they share their responsibilities, and camper safety is the most important of these. No camper is ever left unattended by camp staff.

SUMMARY 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Daily attendance and dismissal records for all campers
• Supervision and facilitation of lunchtime activities
• Assisting Camp Activity Directors with daily activities (including Arts & Crafts, Tennis, Swimming, Science, Cooking, Story Time, Boating, and Sports) planned for their campers, and participation in them, as needed
• Accompanying campers to all areas of the camp property, including First Aid, bathrooms, and activity areas.
• Attendance at daily staff meetings
• Attendance to mandatory orientation sessions, pre-season
• Daily interaction and communication with campers, co-workers, and parents
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Strong communication skills

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to positively motivate and manage children
• Comfortable with taking direction, as well as communicating with co-workers
• Highly responsible and well-organized in tending to campers’ daily needs
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior Counselor experience preferred.
• Minimum age requirement is 16 to meet NYS Minor Law Guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS/SPECIALIZED COURSES AND/OR TRAINING:

• Unexpired First Aid Certification and CPR Certifications – a plus

PHYSICAL, SENSORY AND MOTOR DEMANDS:

• Highly active, multitasking type of environment (group of children to direct and monitor)
• Frequent Standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent Walking
• Excellent physical fitness, visual acuity and sense of urgency to attend to young children needs 
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors throughout the summer

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