Senior Counselor (Summer Camp)

Description:

Senior Counselors (SCs) generally have at least one year of experience working with school-age students and are expected to be role models and leaders of the staff. SCs are responsible for planning, setting the tone, and establishing the safety/care of the entire bunk. They can facilitate almost any general camp activity and may have training in specialized activities.

Dates and Hours

• Training: June 1 - 5

Camp: June 8 - August 7, generally 8:00am-4:15pm on Monday and 8:45am-4:15pm Tuesday-Friday

Regular Job Duties

Under the supervision of Unit Heads, general daily responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Care for and general welfare of everyone in their bunk; safety is top priority
• Create and maintain an open-minded, safe, positive, and fun environment that campers are excited to be part of
• Mentor and work collaboratively with Jr. Counselors to facilitate all-camp activities with the bunk
• Collaborate with Jr. Counselors when dealing with any camper issue or misbehavior and ensure it is communicated to the supervisory staff
• Facilitate high-quality daily activities for our campers; modifying an activity to provide accommodations to ensure all campers are included
• Provide ongoing informal feedback to Jr. Counselors based on observed behaviors
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older (may be substituted for prior Jr. Counselor experience work at Camp at the J or another camp)
• Secondary education and/or training in elementary education, child psychology, or related field (preferred)
• Prior experience working with children, families, or other related roles
• Actively utilizes empathy, patience, and intentional positivity in the workplace
• Able to coach members of your bunk group towards successful outcomes
• Able to pivot from planned activities on short notice
• Ability to accept guidance, constructive feedback, and support from teammates
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and stretch for long periods of time
• Ability to work outside in high degree temperatures
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the above position.