Day Camp Counselor

Day Camp Counselor 

POSITION SUMMARY

In service to the Penn Charter Summer Camps, a Day Camp counselor must embrace and model curiosity and a desire for professional growth. In this position, lead counselors work closely and compassionately with the campers, Day Camp staff and families, and the  Camp director. Additionally, they also demonstrate a desired commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion both in their service and in building relationships. Lead Day Camp Counselors are seasonal, temporary employees serving, Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 3:45 pm, from June 15-July 24th.  All counselors must attend mandatory orientation training as a prerequisite condition of employment.

Essential functions

Day Camp counselors are responsible for:

• Working with other camp staff members to plan, lead, and coordinate camp activities

• Providing guidance, motivation, and support to all campers/camp visitors

• Leading and supporting campers in age-appropriate activities

• Checking in on children to ensure medical needs have been met

• Mediating any camper disputes

• Adhering to a camp schedule provided by the Camp Director

• Communicating with parents and answering any questions

• Ensuring, cleaning and maintaining proper use of camp equipment

• Monitoring campers to prevent accidents and ensuring compliance with camp rules

• Reporting details of incidents, such as accidents or rules violations to the Camp Director

• Helping with camper transitions to and from pool area, tennis courts, and campus fields

• Monitoring and supervising campers during free play

• Helping campers during dismissals and drop off

• Knowing, enforcing, and following all safety guidelines associated with the Day Camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your campers at all times.  

• Participating in staff meetings

Competencies

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Energetic, empathetic, motivated, and strong work ethic

• Strong organizational skills, punctuality, and patience

• Ability to collaborate with others

• Experience managing classrooms, groups, and children

Physical demands

• Physical capability to: Frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, carrying materials up to 20 lbs. Repetitively bend, stretch and stoop, work with children on the floor, work outdoors in a variety of weather, fully maintain sight and sound supervision of children

• Physical ability to participate in activities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential function

Required education and experience

• Must be at least age 17.  

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

• Safesport Certification or ability to earn

• Two Professional References who can speak to the applicant’s character, qualifications, professional experience and work ethic (Relatives are not considered professional references.)

 Preferred education and experience

• Prior camp experience

• Experience working with children