Cabin Counselor - Male

Essential Responsibilities

• Welcoming, settling, and safety of campers for each session
• Ensuring campers are aware of personal cleanliness, appropriately dressed for the weather, and taking precautions in dealing with sun and insect protection
• Taking an example of and encouraging respect at all times
• Note-taking of all announcements
• Aiding in teaching activities as needed
• Sure that each camper is getting proper rest and encouraging a rest time for tired campers
• Encouraging promptness throughout the day, including lights-out time
• Leading the cabin group on dining hall procedures, cabin cleanliness, meal cookouts, overnight camp outs, group activities, and nightly devotions
• Serving as spotters at lakefront as needed
• Planning activities for the cabin group on rainy days unless otherwise programmed
• Checking out cabin group on each camp closing day
• Sanitizing showers and bathrooms daily, sanitizing dorm area after each session, ensuring safe storage of all cleaning supplies
• Completing appropriate daily reports each day, sharing with the Program Director or local leaders, any concerns for follow-up after camp
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Previous experience working with children preferred