Camp Counselor, Cheer/Dance Instructor

Camp Counselors are the primary caregiver for each camper.  The counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.  

This counselor serves in a dual role, leading Cheer and/or Dance during daytime activity periods, under the direction of the Sports Program Coordinator.
 

Job Functions:

1. Along with your Co-Counselor and with support from the Senior Counselor and Assistant Camp Director, serve as the primary caregiver for girls assigned to your cabin group. 
2. Ensure the well-being of every camper, including physical, mental, emotional, and relationship wellness during their time at camp. 
3. Live with up to 8 campers (all same/similar age, between 7-17), and one co-counselor. 
4. Maintain camper and program schedules, and handle complex problem-solving to ensure program success. 
5. Lead instruction for campers in at least one of the following areas: cheerleading (with or without stunts, but no tosses, no tumbling) or dance (modern/cheer style or any variety of dance you prefer)

Other job duties:

• Be prepared to handle emergency situations (training provided).
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and experience

• Past participation in a dance youth program, required.
• Current certification in first aid and CPR, recommended.
• Experience leading introductory cheer or dance instruction, preferred.

This position lives on-site at Camp WeHaKee and works full time+ from June 2 - August 13, 2027.