POSITION: Summer Camp Counselor
POSITION OPENING: Summer Camp Counselor from June 9, 2025 to July 18, 2025 (Seasonal)
ORIENTATION: New Employee Orientation will be held, Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm.
SCHEDULE: Various Shift Openings; AM Shift/ PM Shift/ Mid-Day Shift/ Floater
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assisting with the Camp Directors to run Camp Discovery Summer Camp Program for the duration of summer.
REQUIREMENTS: This job requires a clear level II background check. References required. Applicant must have reliable transportation to ensure they make it to camp on time.
COMPENSATION: Compensation is $13.00 to $15.50 per hour, depending on previous experience. Position is hourly. Roughly 40 hours per week - Temporary Employment (6 Weeks).
DUTIES: The successful candidate is a highly motivated, creative, and energetic individual who wants to make a difference in people’s lives and in our community.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
* Plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness and/or nutrition.
* Perform specific scheduled assignments, including but not limited to, swimming, arrival and / or departure, and lunch duty.
* Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including but not limited to, summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances.
* Work cooperatively with all program staff.
* Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants.
* Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional or behavioral differences.
* Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in / out forms, behavior / incident / accident reports, as appropriate).