Camp Counselor

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We are looking for a DCF certified Counselor for ages 6 - 13. The most important out of all Camp Counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times. You’ll be responsible for overseeing their activities and ensuring they don’t get lost or hurt. The job duties of a Camp Counselor include planning after school games, educating children and setting up equipment. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. You need to have knowledge around outdoor activities, like sports, canoeing or swimming. If you’re patient, energetic and passionate about working with children we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Plan outdoor activities or sports for groups of campers
• Create weekly or daily schedules taking into account children’s age groups and interests
• Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, biking or crafting)
• Escort and oversee children
• Educate campers through games and explorations
• Set up and maintain equipment
• Resolve occasional conflict between children and address behavioral issues
• Make sure all safety rules are followed
• Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed
• Keep accurate incident logs

Skills

• Proven experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children
• Familiarity with various outdoor activities
• Patient and reliable
• Organizational and communication skills
• A love for children
• Energetic and positive personality
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like sports, running, crouching or carrying children)
• First aid- and CPR-certified preferred
• High school diploma

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person