Camp AGQ Counselor, Specialist & Leadership Staff 2025

Description

Essential Functions:

General Responsibilities

Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.

Assists in the distribution of mail and printed emails to campers during rest hour

Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to Camp Director

Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.

Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.

Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

Maintains the cleanliness of the living space to which he/she is assigned, including cabins (inside and out), bath houses, etc.

Models, teaches, and upholds the Camp AGQ values and mission and protects the well being of campers. 

Plans and coordinates, with other staff, evening activities and special events. 

Takes active roles in free time and free swim, interacting and supervising children. 

Cares for and maintains equipment, supplies and property of camp. 

May be required to lead stayover camp between sessions or ride the bus to and from Ann Arbor. Staff will be compensated for these additional programs. 

Community Development

Implement ice-breaker and group-building activities on the first day to ensure that the group becomes friends. 

Establishes cabin routines and implements a system for fair rotation of cabin and service task duties.

Pays particular attention to group dynamics and work with co-counselor (SC, JSTAFF or CIT) to solve problems

Maintains positive relationships with campers, parents and other staff.

Encourages physical, emotional and spiritual growth and positive character development in all campers. 

Works to increase his/her own cultural competence and helps to create an environment that values diversity. 

Caregiving

Makes an ongoing effort to return lost items found in or around the cabin to campers in the cabin group.

Manages the behavior of campers, especially regarding physical, emotional or verbal abuse of others

Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by the Health Officer.

Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with camp health manager and/or resident camp director when appropriate.

Appropriate and diligent use of sunscreen and bug spray

Washing hands before every meal

Daily brushing of teeth and use of the bathroom

Regular showers

Sniffles, coughing, rashes, sores, blisters and head (or other) scratching

Getting enough rest, proper eating and drinking plenty of water.

Supervises cabin groups at meals and helps make the dining experience pleasant and healthy. Discreetly monitor campers eating habits and model positive relationships with food. 

Check the Cabin Messages Board daily. Communicate with parents of campers as requested, with the guidance of Cedar Leader. 

Supervision and Safety

Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.

Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.

Shares the after-bedtime supervision with other counselors in the cabin. Never leave campers unsupervised after-bedtime. Adhere to the one-in-one-out nighttime supervision model.

Activity Facilitation

Plans ahead and leads “embers” time before bedtime each night. Plan embers that are engaging, age-appropriate, and creative. 

Develop a bedtime routine that allows campers to unwind and reflect on their day before sleeping

Be prepared to facilitate in-cabin activities in case of severe weather

Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes. Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities. Actively participate in all program areas as assigned. Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities. Assist in program areas such as waterfront, barn, outdoor adventures, creative arts, all camp activities, and evening activities as directed.

Staff Development

Contribute to verbal and written evaluations of CITs and J-Staff as requested

Aids in the development and education of LITs and CITs. Provide real-time