Camp Counselor

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High school graduate, some college preferred
• Previous experience working with children in a camp or other children's program setting
• Ability to work with others in a team atmosphere

Responsibilities

• Reside in cabin/tent with assigned group
• Supervise and serve as role model for group of campers  
• Ensure that assigned campers arrive at scheduled program activities
• Accompany groups to all activities
• Participate in program planning and group activities as required
• Provide supervision and participate during swimming periods as assigned by the Waterfront Director
• Develop and prepare engaging activities for campers in group (especially for rainy days and free periods)
• Submit accident/incident reports as required
• Report all illnesses and injuries to Medical Director immediately
• Supervise and assist in clean-up of cabins/tents
• Complete camper evaluation of each camper supervised at the end of each session
• Other tasks as necessary

General Camp Responsibilities

• Provide for the health and safety of all campers
• Ensure camper and staff care of camp property and cleanliness
• Attend staff orientation and pre-session staff meetings
• Assist in clean-up of dining hall after each meal
• Supervise campers during "night dorm" as scheduled
• Provide breaks for other counselors/activity leaders as scheduled
• Participate in camp closing and end of season inventory
• Other tasks as necessary