Seasonal Break Camp Counselor

General Function:

Under the direction of the Camp & Youth Director, the Camp Counselor will interact with and supervise campers ages 6-14 years old. Camp Counselors will assist with planning and implementing daily camp activities for a group of 16+ campers to assure that the day camp operates in a safe manner at all times, and assure the implementation of group activities.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high quality level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                          

Education and/or experience:

• Minimum of 16 years of age (18 or over preferred)

Specific Certification Requirements:

• Current American Red Cross CPR for Child and Adult (preferred)
• Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification (preferred)

• If over 18 years old - Completion and clearance of background fingerprint assessment via the APJCC specific Livescan location.
• If under 18 years old - current Work Permit                    

Language skills:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, members, parents, donors and the general public

Reasoning Ability:        

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must possess the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Other Skills, Requirements, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Ability and willingness to work as a “team”
• Organized and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Able to set and meet deadlines
• Enthusiastic, dependable and a sense of humor
• Willing to follow directions and take initiative
• Understanding of the APJCC mission as well as a commitment to be a positive role model
• Even-tempered and able to adjust tasks in accordance with changing priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have the knowledge of campers’ whereabouts at all times.
• Actively facilitate camper development in Outdoor Recreation Activities, Social Skill Development, Values, Multi-Cultural and Environmental Awareness.
• Maintain a positive attitude and conduct with total staff team as a positive role model.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of daily day camp activities.
• Adhere to and enforce Camp policies and procedures and operate day camp activities in a safe manner at all times.
• Maintain good public relations with day camp parents.
• Attendance at staff meetings and pre-camp training. (mandatory)
•  Be prompt to all work assignments and adhere to day camp daily schedule and operating calendar.
• Enforces and adheres to camp procedures and policies.
• Maintains all camp equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to daily day camp operating schedule.
• Facilitates camper development.
• Cares about and gives attention to campers’ needs.