Resident Camp Counselor - Traditional Camp Ages 11-15 - Oregonia, OH

About the role

Responsible for providing a quality camp experience for children; ensuring their safety and growth. Also responsible for the physical and emotional safety of children participating in activities.

Responsibilities

• Effectively assists in implementation of weekly lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests and developmental levels at camp.
• Work effectively as a team with all Camp Kern Staff
• Learn and teach camp songs around a camp fire
• Participate in dining hall set up
• Effectively lead large group activities such as games, campfires, high ropes course, climbing wall, hayrides, canoeing, night hikes, campfire gatherings, and more.
• Ensure safety by firmly and tactfully enforcing all aquatic rules, policies, and guidelines.
• To implement all ACA and Camp Kern rules and regulation.
• Responsible for the welfare and safety of children enrolled in the group and in the program including always maintaining appropriate ratio and supervision with heightened awareness on field trips.
• Possesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follows proper reporting procedures including confidentiality in regards to children and families participating in camp.
• Implement set standards, guidelines, and programs.
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines, and incidents for each child in counselors’ group.
• Ensure safety by checking for hazardous conditions and making sure all safety equipment is properly placed and in proper working condition.
• Provide excellence in program service and delivery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. 2-year college degree preferred.
• Must be over the age of 18.
• One or more years of related childcare experience required.
• Must know how to actively engage children in activities that will enhance their self-esteem.

Qualifications

• Creativity, initiative, flexibility, eagerness to serve, ability to involve others, strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with guests are necessary.

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Room and Board provided during summer camping season as this position is required to live on site.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and work at least one weekend stay over.

Pay

• $275-$480/Weekly

Schedule

• Seasonal Employment May - August