Summer Camp Counselor

The Oak Hall Summer Program is pleased to announce that it has openings for summer camp positions listed below. 

•    Summer Day Camp Counselors in several specialty areas listed below.  Counselor will be responsible for a group of approximately 8 kids (ages 3-12) daily including the planning and management of 4 daily activity classes.  FT Hours would be 8:30-4:15 three times weekly, 7:30-4:15 one day weekly, and 8:30-6:00 one day weekly.   Salary is $14.50/hour for Junior Counselor and $15.00/hour for the Counselor position. We are looking for people with expertise in arts & crafts, outdoor education, indoor & outdoor sports, and enrichment (2)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate daily lessons and activities based on program objectives and mission (OHLS Counselors)
• Determine and submit supply orders - update supply inventory and needs on a weekly basis or as directed otherwise
• Maintain clean, safe, fun, and engaging activity site
• If applicable, integrate summer theme into daily lesson plans
• Maintain an accurate roster of camper attendance in group and class settings
• Work cooperatively with fellow camp staff
• Maintain and manage classroom property and supplies (includes all set up, clean up, and end of summer camp closing)
• Actively assist and participate, as directed, during extended camp care, recess, lunch, special events, etc
• Attend all staff meetings
• Attend all staff orientations (mandatory for employment)
• Wear appropriate camp attire and designated camp tee shirt as required
• Ride on school bus and attend all camp trips as required.
• All other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience working with elementary-age children
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and sound judgment
• Availability to work for all weeks & sessions of camp program
• Enthusiastic, mature, and flexible in terms of schedule and program delivery.
• Desire to work with children in a day camp setting
• CPR/FA/AED Child/Adult Certification

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Required to sit, talk, hear and visually intercept visitors.
• Both close and distance vision is required
• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 obs.
• Work in a traditional climate controlled CLASSROOM environment
• Work primarily in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat
• Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20 to 50 pounds.