Camp Recky Summer Camp Counselor

Camp Recky Summer Camp Counselor

Requirements

• 1 year of experience working with children
• Ability to resolve conflict by open communication
• Ability to pass a background check
• CPR and first Aid certification (provided by employer if needed)

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with children ages 6-12 years old
• Implement and oversee various program activities, including sports and games, aquatics, creative arts and more
• Lead a group of 8-10 campers in daily activities, including sports and games, creative arts, and transitions from one activity to another
• Work closely with camp supervisors to come up with new ideas and solve behavior issues, bullying and other problems that arise
• Make connections with campers and develop meaningful relationships
• Work with other counselors to ensure a cohesive camping environment that serves all involved
• Eat lunch with campers and ensure that the eating area is clean
• Show enthusiasm for camp and the various activities, so as to encourage campers to get involved in all camp activities
• Instruct campers on emergency procedures and ensure that in emergency situations procedures are followed correctly and all your campers are accounted for
• Sign campers in at the start of every day and sign them out at the end of the day, ensuring that the camper is picked up by the person that was named on the sign-in sheet
• Encourage campers to respect the camp equipment, facilities and personal property
• Attend weekly all staff meetings
• Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship and good manners
• HAVE FUN! It is CAMP

Preferred Qualifications

• Students in the Fields of Education, Social Work, and Sport Industry are preferred