Job Summary
Senior Counselors serve as the primary caregivers for campers, ensuring their well-being, personal growth, and engagement in camp activities. This role involves planning, leading, and supervising activities while fostering a positive and inclusive camp environment.
Camper Supervision & Engagement
- Supervise and guide campers throughout all activities to achieve desired camper outcomes.
- Apply fundamental youth development principles, including communication, relationship-building, respect for diversity, and youth empowerment.
- Maintain active supervision of campers at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Adhere to and enforce all camp safety protocols and guidelines.
Program Implementation & Leadership
- Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with the camp’s mission and objectives.
- Lead and support various camp activities, including swim instruction (must be in the pool during swim lessons).
- Encourage individual and group participation in camp programs based on interests and abilities.
- Assist in specialized program areas, such as waterfront, nature, arts and crafts, and all-camp events.
Health & Safety
- Maintain high health and safety standards for campers and staff during all activities.
- Provide daily care for campers, including recognizing personal health needs.
- Ensure campers receive medications as directed by the camp nurse.
- Remain alert to the personal and health needs of campers and staff, reporting concerns to the camp nurse or management as needed.
- Monitor equipment and facilities for proper use, care, and maintenance, reporting necessary repairs to camp management.
Role Modeling & Camp Community
- Serve as a positive role model for campers and fellow staff members through behavior, attitude, and professionalism.
- Uphold and enforce all camp safety and security rules.
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship, hygiene, and adherence to the camp schedule.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide verbal and written evaluations and reports as requested.
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, leading and supporting programs as assigned.
- Contribute as a team member to ensure the success of camp programs, special events, and all-camp activities.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Camp Director.
