Summer Camp Cabin Counselor, Camp Howard

Summer Camp Counselor, Camp Howard 

A Cabin Counselor is the front-line, primary caretaker of campers in their charge, responsible for a group of 8-11 campers to which they are assigned. They are responsible for facilitating the daily, on-time cabin routine, creating fun activities, seeing that safety procedures and policies are followed, and implementing activity programs as communicated at all times.  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 17 years of age. 
• Attend staff training June 24 – June 27.  Staff will be resident at camp Sunday 12noon through Friday 5pm and will have full Saturdays, also Sunday mornings off unless they are working a Family Camp weekend.
• Mature, positive Christian role model.
• Prior experience in a camp environment and/or working with youth is preferred.
• Must be flexible, dependable, punctual, emotionally mature, professional, and have strong organizational skills.
• Display a positive and enthusiastic attitude for the position.
• Ability to take direction from Unit Director and Camp Director.
• Team player and willing to work hard.
• Good physical health; must be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED (training provided).  Possess an Oregon Food Handler’s card as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective, honest communication with Camp Leadership.
• Provide a fun and safe environment for all campers and serve as positive role model.  
• Deliver campers to scheduled program areas and all meals on time.
• Always keep campers within sight and sound.
• Participate in all activities as needed (songs, daily/evening activities, etc.).
• Lead programs and/or classes for campers as needed.
• Work within a team of co-workers and Unit Directors to ensure safety of all campers.

Above is an in-part position description.  For a full description, visit www.cyocamphoward.org .