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Camp Counselor

ESF Summer Camps
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Camp Counselor

 

Join our team at ESF Camps: Be a Hero to Campers as a Counselor at ESF Camps!

Apply Today! Visit https://www.esfjobs.com/, click Search Jobs, view positions by location/program. 

 

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create a summer like no other for campers from preschool to 8th grade. We are looking for energetic and passionate people to join our team and make a positive impact while having a blast! 

 

A Counselor handles camper group management and assists with multiple activities (i.e., art, STEM, swimming, sports, etc.). They work in one of the following programs:

  • Mini Camp & Day Camp: Working with campers (Preschool-grade 2) grouped by grade level.
  • Senior Camp: Working with campers (3rd-8th grades) grouped by grade level.
  • Specialty Major Camps: Working with campers (k-7th grades) in specialty camps by grade level.

 

 

Why ESF? 

  • Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
  • Unleash Your Potential: We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development.
  • Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
  • Positive Environment: Experience the chance to be part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

 

The Value of an ESF Job, Internship, or Field Experience

Team Members experience the following components as part of a paid internship, field experience, or summer job:

  • Paid summer job opportunities: ESF jobs and internships are paid. 
  • Internship-related components: Training, mentoring, and goal-based evaluations.
  • Structured, Educational: Experience supervising children in a structured environment with educational activities and established curriculum.
  • Convenient summer schedule: Opportunity to work up to 8-10 weeks, mainly weekdays only.

 

Extra Perks:  

  • Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
  • Free Certifications: Reimbursements are available for qualified roles.
  • Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.

 

Requirements: 

  • Experience: We are looking for experience working with children. Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.
  • Age Requirements:
    • Day Camp, Senior Camp, Major/Tech Camps: Must be at least age 17 by the start of camp.
    • Mini Camp Division (Preschool-Kindergarten): Must be at least age 18 by the start of camp.
  • Hours: Typically, from 8:30 am to 3:40 pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extended hours for additional income.
  • Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes or time off must be pre-approved by the site director.
  • Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
  • Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

  • Dive into the Camp Day! Promote and participate in daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with co-counselors.
  • Safety & Positive Group Management:  Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
  • Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive, welcoming, and safe environment.
    • Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
    • Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
    • Adhere to all company policies.
  • Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.

 

Reporting Relationships: 

  • Reports directly to and takes direction from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.

 

Additional Responsibilities: 

  • Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
  • Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.

 

Organization Overview:

ESF Camps & Experiences has been a vital influence in the camp industry since 1982. ESF (Education, Sports, and Fun) features award-winning camp programs in PA, NJ, NY, CT, MD, DE, and FL for people of all ages. We are considered one of the country’s leading camp companies and people developers. 

 

Our portfolio includes 40 nationally recognized day camps in multiple states (www.esfcamps.com), baseball camps with the Philadelphia Phillies, and basketball camps with the Philadelphia 76ers along with the Brooklyn Nets. In recent years, ESF has launched new programs, including BOLD Summers, our pre-college academic program. We also have 2 non-profit foundations: Dream Camp offering after-school mentoring & summer camps for underserved youth in PA & CT and Acting Without Boundaries providing unique acting programs for youth with physical disabilities.

 

Apply Today! Visit https://www.esfjobs.com/, click Search Jobs, view positions by location/program. 

 

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