Day Camp Counselor Hoover

Job Summary: 

The Counselor is responsible for all caregiving responsibilities of their assigned group of campers. Counselors are responsible for providing activity supervision throughout each day along with instruction at chosen program area. Counselors will work as a team with their co-counselors to ensure a fun and safe environment. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties as assigned) 

• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their unit, which includes participation in kapers, meals, flag, all-camp activities, unit time, hygiene maintenance, and general camp activities. 

• Apply basic principles of youth development, connect with the campers and appreciate each camper as their own unique individual, and work with campers to create positive and meaningful relationships utilizing communication, respect and empowerment. 

• Work with the campers and co-unit counselors to create a community environment that is cohesive, positive and uplifting. 

• Understanding and administration of lesson plans for any or all of the following activities: archery, canoeing, STEM, outdoor living skills, and arts & crafts. Ensure that activities are age appropriate, progressive, hands on and educational. 

• Maintain knowledge about the archery range and its associated emergency action plan. 

• Ensure proper safety procedures during all activities, and activate the emergency action plan when necessary. 

• Assist lifeguards at the waterfront in the administration of swimming, boating and sailing. 

• Provide supervision as assigned at specialized activities  

• Assist with weekly camp clean up, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick- up, etc. 

• Utilize CPR and First Aid as necessary. 

• Provide strong customer service skills to camp families while maintaining a positive and welcoming manner 

• Welcome campers to their session in a positive, inviting, outgoing and inclusive manner. 

• Assist with check-in and check-out procedures. 

• Assist with keeping camp areas clean throughout each session including bathrooms, floors, and program spaces 

• Act as a role model for campers utilizing positive affect and strong leadership skills, and by taking an active role in the camp community, participating enthusiastically in all aspects. 

• Maintain campers’ overall health and safety while at camp, ensuring campers receive medication as needed, alerting the Camp Director and Health Supervisor of any issues, and ensuring each campers’ personal health and hygiene needs are met. 

• Maintain a working knowledge of general camp safety and hazards, regularly employing the use of risk management tactics and constantly ensuring camper safety. 

• Adhere to all protocols required by NYS Department of Health, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, and American Camp Association Standards. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

The Counselor does not supervise employees but does supervise the campers.