Summer Rising Camp Counselor

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their camper group within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.

• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.

1. Assures campers are properly supervised at all times.
2. Be aware of and implement safety guidelines. 
3. Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.

• Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities.
• Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
• Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
• Assist in program areas as directed.

1. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.

• Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
• Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with camp director when appropriate.
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.

1. Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.

1. Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members.

• Provide parents appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience.
• Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.

Other Job Duties:

• Provide supervision for campers while campers are transported to and from camp or during scheduled field trips off of camp property.
• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Must be 18 years of age or high school graduate.
• Ability to interact with all age levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Understanding of the developmental needs of youth.
• Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in program areas designated camp program areas.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.