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Senior Camp Counselor
Dates
June 17th - August 23rd 2024
Available Hours
8:30am-5pm
Monday -Friday
Additional Hours Available
Early Care 7:30am-8:30am & Aftercare 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Monday -Friday
Camp counselors guide and ensure the safety of children as they engage in camp activities. They assist in the activity planning process, receive special training to fully support children, and lead them as they participate in camp events.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, attentive camp counselor to lead, support, and motivate campers as they enjoy all that the camp has to offer. The camp counselor will help plan events and lead group events, monitor campers and respond to incidents, such as behavioral problems or accidents, log events and maintain records relating to activities, and discuss camper participation and concerns with camp staff members. You should be positive, proactive, and caring while focusing on giving campers a fun, safe camp experience.
This is a great job opportunity for recent grads, or higher education, in Jenkintown, PA and surrounding areas. To succeed as a camp counselor you should be upbeat, patient, decisive, responsible, organized and possess strong leadership skills. If you believe you have these qualities, we’d love to meet you.
Senior Camp Counselor Roles and Responsibilities:
Working with other camp staff members to plan and coordinate camp events.
Leading and supporting campers as they participate in age-appropriate activities.
Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents.
Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment.
Reporting and recording details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations, to the camp director.
Memorizing all emergency procedures and enforcing camp rules.
Modeling appropriate work ethics and social behaviors for CITs
Effectively administer tasks to CITs while maintaining a respectful and professional relationship.
Senior Camp Counselor Requirements:
High school diploma
Must be at least 18 years of age
Experience working in camps, with children, or with specific activities may be preferred.
First aid and CPR training is required and will be offered on site before camp begins
Childcare clearances
Lifeguard certification is strongly recommended
Physical ability to participate in activities, run, climb, swim, lift, or support the weight of children.
High level of responsibility and accountability.
Upbeat, engaging personality.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Vacation days must be approved prior to hiring (5/1 Deadline)
Attend Orientation Day
Application
Childcare Clearances
