Camp Counselor, Create Healthy Wellness Center

Create Healthy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                     Summer Camp Counselor

Exempt Status:           Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Summer camp counselor is responsible for the supervision and care of a group of campers, ensuring their safety, well-being, and positive experience by planning and leading various activities, providing mentorship, and fostering a fun and supportive environment while upholding camp rules and guidelines; often involving outdoor skills, sports, arts and crafts, swimming and other recreational activities depending on the camp focus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help lead activities: Help lead activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and outdoor exploration. They may also teach sports basics, and outdoor skills.
• Supervise campers: Counselors supervise campers during all times.
• Ensure safety: Counselors always ensure the safety of campers. They set up and store recreation equipment properly.
• Maintain facilities: Counselors maintain the cleanliness and order of camp facilities.
• Communicate with parents: Counselors communicate with parents regularly. They greet and see off all campers and parents.
• Provide discipline and counseling: Counselors provide discipline and counseling as needed. They may also mentor campers on problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Maintain records: Counselors maintain accurate records of data such as attendance logs, behavior issues, first aid administration, and cleaning log.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:        CPR and First Aid Certification

Preferred:       n/a

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to:                             Youth Programs Supervisor

Positions Supervised:             none