Lead Summer Camp Counselor

Description The Lead Summer Camp Counselor plays a key role in overseeing the daily operations of Camp CCC, ensuring that all counselors and campers have a fun, safe, and engaging experience. In addition to supervising and participating in camp activities, this role involves training new counselors and providing leadership in maintaining a high level of professionalism, creativity, and organization. The Lead Counselor serves as a point of contact for camp staff, helping to resolve issues, enforce safety policies, and ensure an exceptional experience for all campers and their families. Expectations: • Flexible 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. Essential Functions: • Demonstrates leadership in ensuring a positive and productive camp environment. • Provides mentorship and training to new and returning counselors. • Serves as the primary point of contact for any immediate concerns or escalations during camp hours. • Fosters strong relationships with campers, parents, and the Youth Activities team. • Maintains a professional demeanor, adhering to dress code and club policies. • Supports additional club events when needed, including youth and family programming. • Leads by example in supervising and engaging campers in age-appropriate activities. • Ensures adherence to all safety policies, including pool safety and emergency procedures. • Supervise and actively engage campers throughout daily activities, including swim periods. • Confidently monitor campers in the pool and aquatic areas to ensure safety at all times. • Serve as an in-water presence during designated swim times as needed. • Enforce all camp and pool safety rules and emergency procedures. • Assists in planning, preparing, and setting up activities while ensuring smooth transitions through the day. • Communicates effectively with parents and caregivers regarding camper needs, behavior, and daily updates. • Resolves camper conflicts in a constructive manner and supports behavior management techniques. • Conducts routine checks of camp materials, ensuring proper storage and maintenance. • Encourages creativity and innovation by suggesting new activities, games, and camp experiences. • Provides feedback and recommendations for camp improvement. Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certifications. • Six months experience working with groups of children ages 6-months - 12 years. • Ability to communicate effectively, fluent in English. • 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. • Confident swimmer with the ability to comfortably and safely monitor campers in a pool setting, remaining alert and attentive during all aquatic activities • Ability to swim competently and remain in the water for extended periods as needed. • Ability to actively supervise campers outdoors in summer conditions. • Ability to lift, move, and assist children as necessary. Benefits: Our team members are a friendly group of professionals! We enjoy a beautiful working environment, free meals, employee outings & events. We also offer an assortment of medical benefits & perks for eligible team members, including paid time off, free long-term disability insurance, free group life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, 401(k) match and health savings account contributions from the Club. Pre-employment drug screen & background check required. We are a drug-free workplace. Company Information Charlotte Country Club was founded in 1910 and is located four miles east of uptown Charlotte, in the historic Plaza-Midwood neighborhood. Charlotte Country Club is recognized as a Top-50 Platinum Club of the World by the Club Leaders Forum. Our team is responsible for upholding an "unparalleled country club experience" for our members and their guests through first impressions, kind and attentive service throughout their visit, and always a fond farewell. We focus on personalized service, exercising our ability to create memorable experiences on a daily basis.