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JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB TITLE: Summer Camp Counselor                                      FLSA STATUS: Seasonal

• REPORTS TO: Director of Youth Programming                        SUPERVISES: NONE

At Ridglea Country Club, we're committed to providing an exceptional, world-class experience for our members and guests. When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to excel and grow at one of the leading private clubs in the country. Our team is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where excellence is the norm. As a foremost employer of choice, we offer an exceptional work environment that values the goals and well-being of you and your families.

We believe in honoring the fundamentals of the 5Cs which are our guiding principles.

• Cleanliness: Always take pride in our appearance. Keep the club clean and neat-looking.
• Courtesy: Always smile! Be Courteous!
• Consistency: Anticipate the needs of members, guests and colleagues. Be committed to quality and open to growth.
• Cooperation: Treat everyone with respect. Always be optimistic!
• Communication: Know Ridglea. Regularly interact with the members and guests.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Youth Programming, the Summer Camp Counselor plays a role in ensuring the health and safety of summer campers participating in weekly themed activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, supervise, and participate in camp-wide programming activities with campers of different ages
• Participate in workshop trainings held prior to camp sessions
• Work cooperatively with other Camp Counselors to ensure campers are safe, while maintaining adequate health and hygiene measures
• Build relationships with all campers by showing compassion, empathy and understanding
• Conduct roll call at the beginning and end of every activity
• Monitor each camper and communicate with them in an age-appropriate manner
• Prepare camp environment daily for activities
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of camp environment
• Report any incidents or misconduct to Director of Youth programming for proper handling of situations
• Provide positive feedback for parents

REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR/First Aid Certified or willingness to obtain
• At least 2 years working with elementary age kids
• Clothing should be clean and in good condition, and free from holes. Hats should be worn properly always.
• Maintain a neat, dressed nicely and well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to work successfully as a team member
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.

SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with children and parents
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, other Camp Counselors and campers
• Ability to motivate others towards learning new skills
• Ability to demonstrate responsible, ethical and professional conduct
• Ability to provide support and instruction to others
• Experience or education in working with children
• Patient and reliable
• Organizational and communication skills
• A love for children
• Energetic and positive personality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in customer service or hospitality
• Some High School

MUST be available to work the dates listed below

• June 8th through June 12th
• June 22nd through June 26th
• July 6th through July 10th
• July 20th through July 24th
• August 3rd through August 7th

BENEFITS:

Ridglea Country Club offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employee meals
• Pro Shop discounts
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer