Summer Camp Counselor

Summary: The Summer Camp Counselor team is responsible for providing a fun and safe environment, looking after the well-being of campers, and adhering to the Camp CCC Schedule. Prepares, leads, and supervises play and activities that provide appropriate social interactions. In addition, Summer Camp Counselors will maintain a high level of customer service, professionalism, creativity, and organizational skills throughout each day of camp. Complies with all health and safety procedures, including pool safety. Hours: • Seasonal role – ranging from mid-May – early August. • Operational Monday-Thursday. • Must be available 20-30 hours a week Expectations: • Flexible with scheduling while accommodating Summer Camp needs. • Team-player who ensures quality service and a positive camp environment. • Adhere to all club property rules. • Establish and maintain great relationships with the CCC Campers and their parents. • Convey a professional image through a positive attitude and proper attire. • Assist other departments when necessary, including youth events. family events, and club child watch. Essential Functions: • Knowledge of club policies and procedures as it refers to the Youth department. • Understands knowledge of all safety and first aid protocol procedures, and proactive in preventing accidents. • Assists in planning age-appropriate activities and events for children and families. • Greets children and parents by name in a professional and friendly manner. • Communication with parents about drop-off and pick-up regarding needs and preferences specific to their children. • Interacts with children in a friendly manner by playing games, teaching skills, etc. • Assists with set-up of all camp activities, including lunch. • Handles and properly cares for all camp and childcare center materials, with proper storage after use. • Leads and supervises play and activities during camp. • Ensure camper’s safety while moving about club property. • Assists with bathroom monitoring, meals, and snacks. • Recommends new ideas for toys, programs, supplies and promotions. • Completes opening and closing duties to ensure a clean and safe work area in the childcare center. • Resolves disputes between children when necessary. • Disciplines by using verbal redirection, physical removal, and time out as appropriate. • Practices good judgement by informing immediate supervisors of any unforeseen circumstances and reacts appropriately. • Maintains a safe and clean environment. • Exhibits proper phone etiquette. • Attend all department staff meetings and trainings. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Youth Activities Director and Summer Camp Director. Qualifications & Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certifications or the ability to become certified prior to the beginning of camp. • Six months experience working with groups of children ages 6-months – 12 years. • Ability to communicate effectively, fluent in English. • Ability to work outside during the hot summer season. • Ability to provide basic hygiene services for young children. • Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment, while supervising children. • Must have a positive, upbeat, friendly attitude and enjoy providing five-star customer service. • Must be a team player who can develop strong and positive working relationships with all staff. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to climb stairs. • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. daily. • Constantly walks and stands, reaches, bends, lifts, carries, and stoops. • Frequently washes hands. • Must be able to swim. Benefits: Our team members are a friendly group of professionals! We enjoy a beautiful environment, free meals, employee outings & events, and golf & tennis playing privileges. We have a positive work environment with a dedicated, hardworking, and fun-spirited team. Pre-Employment Screening: Background check and drug test required. We are a drug free workplace. REQUIREMENTS • Qualifications & Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certifications or the ability to become certified prior to the beginning of camp. • Six months experience working with groups of children ages 6-months – 12 years. • Ability to communicate effectively. • Ability to work outside during the hot summer season. • Ability to provide basic hygiene services for young children. • Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment, while supervising children. • Must have a positive, upbeat, friendly attitude and enjoy providing five-star customer service. • Must be a team player who can develop strong and positive working relationships with all staff. • Physical Requirements: • Must be able to climb stairs. • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. daily. • Must be able to constantly walk, stand, reach, bend, lift, carry, and stoop. • Frequently washes hands.