Youth Counselor

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age by start date
• CPR w/AED & First Aid Certified prior to start date
• Valid US Drivers License
• Available to start work in Oregon on June 12th
• Experience working with children as a leader
• Able to work unsupervised
• Well organized

Summary

Being a summer camp counselor is a long-time rite of passage for many people. It provides opportunities to develop leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and stress-management skills in a controlled yet dynamic environment.

Experience

Experience working with children as a leader is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for up to 15 campers during each camp for both on-campus and off-campus operations and activities.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Arrive on the scheduled pre-camp arrival day.
• Assist with set up and tear down procedures at the beginning and end of the summer.
• Attend pre-camp orientation, meetings and training clinics.
• Live in Camper Housing and be available for all camper needs.
• Report any accidents or unusual incidents to your manager and/or medical director.
• Administer camper's medication when applicable as directed by the Camp Nurse.
• Work with Camp Nurse to understand the individual camper medication schedule for all your campers taking prescription or over the counter drugs during their stay at camp.
• Drive Camper Shuttles as scheduled.
• Make campers aware of your security procedures (equipment security, daily cabin security etc.).
• Assume responsibility for leadership and guidance to your campers during their stay.
• Set parameters in the house, enforce fair and consistent disciplinary procedures, make sure everyone is ready for the day & that they are well informed of all their options (activities, dinners etc.), answer questions and just be there for your campers.
• Work with your co-counselor(s) to determine a fair division of responsibilities within your house each session.
• Document any major damage in housing that occurs during the summer (who, what, where, why, when).
• Report damage immediately to the Head Counselor and to Maintenance for repair.
• Be flexible! Due to the changing nature of our business (snow levels, lift hours, weather conditions, camper numbers, camper behavior) your schedule and tasks may constantly evolve.

BASIC SESSION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sunday On Campus: Meet and greet campers throughout the day and lead camp tours to familiarize new campers with camp and camp boundaries.
• At the Airport: Intercept campers, collect their baggage and help them get checked in and then supervise them while they await their shuttle to camp.
• Hold First Night House Orientation: This will include getting to know everyone, setting and explaining all house rules, going over emergency procedures and safety issues, collecting travel itineraries, letting them know their daily schedule, activities, meals, and answering any questions.
• Daily Tasks: Wake-up campers: every morning & bring them to breakfast at your house's designated time. Deliver Campers to Morning Meeting: Ensure all your campers meet up with their coaches, prepared and ready for the day. Afternoon & Evening Meetings: Be on time. Ensure all your campers are accounted for via roll call and encourage campers to participate in an activity. Manage issues that arise with your campers. Enforce Camper Curfew: Perform a camper roll call to ensure all campers are present. Report any unaccounted campers to the Head Counselor immediately. Lights out will be determined by the Head Counselor.
• Friday: Inform all campers of their pick-up time, clean house, and help campers pack their belongings.
• Saturday On Campus: Wake up campers and deliver them to their scheduled airport shuttles, meet and greet camper parents arriving for pickup, and complete deep clean of camper cabins and other areas on campus.
• At the Airport: Help campers get checked-in for their flights and through security. (Detailed airport duties will be covered in Airport Training)
• In-between Counselor: We have stay-over campers who need to be supervised. Counselors will be assigned on a rotating schedule to work these in-between sessions over the summer. Duties include living-in with the campers, and leading the pre-planned activities.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, and criminal background check.

Requirements

• All staff must be able to:
• Repeatedly lift 75 pounds, move heavy luggage, climb stairs, ride a bicycle and be physically able to participate in all activities that We Are Camp offers.
• Verbally communicate with campers, staff and parents, and provide information in a coherent manner.
• Follow all ACA requirements and standards.
• Agree to random drug tests or drug tests required after any accident or Workers Compensation claim that holds drugs and/or alcohol under reasonable suspicion of cause.
• Follow all We Are Camp employee personnel policies and regulations found in the Employee Handbook and Staff Training Manual.