Summer Camp Counselor

Principal Function: The Camp Counselor works as part of a team to deliver a safe, exciting, educational experience to a group of campers age 5, 6 & 7, 8 & 9, 10 & 11, or 12 & 13. Camp Counselors are empowered to create an unforgettable week-long day camp experience for each and every camper by serving as a positive role model and leading them through activities such as swimming and canoeing, loose parts invitational play, archery, hiking, and biking.

• Summer Camp Counselor, 40hrs/week, May 19-Aug 3, $13.25+/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Implements an approved, weekly program schedule for assigned campers and assists all campers with special needs as outlined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Adjusts the program offerings to meet the needs of the assigned group.
2. Checks and maintains camp facilities, equipment and personal first aid kit and communicates supply needs to the Camp Manager.
3. Implement educational materials and lessons from staff training week and additional reading/training. This includes Character Counts curriculum, read-aloud books and lessons, supporting and mentoring campers with loose parts invitational play, and learning garden activities.
4. Maintains check-in and check-out records for all assigned campers.
5. Records daily attendance of campers and reports absences, late arrivals or early departures to the Camp Leadership.
6. Communicate with campers' parents and/or guardians in a courteous and professional manner.
7. Responds as needed to any medical/emergency needs of campers and staff.
8. Participates in pre-season training and helps with end of season clean-up.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or a graduate of high school.
• High school diploma is required. At least one semester of college is desired.
• Experience in childcare is required. Experience working with youth at a camp or school is desired.
• Must be willing to adapt to new experiences.
• Must be able to maintain high professional standards of Conner Prairie.
• Must have a fun, friendly, and patient personality.

Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

• The ability to cultivate relationships with and mentor children is required.
• The ability to swim in pond water with a life vest is required.
• The ability to paddle a canoe is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Schedule and Hours: The standard hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Staff training begins on May 19th, 2025, and camp begins on May 27th, 2025. The last day of camp is August 3rd, 2025. Staff must be able to attend staff training week and at least eight of the ten weeks of camp. This description is for general illustrative purposes and is not a guarantee of available work hours.

Compensation: This is a full-time, seasonal position that is eligible for approved overtime. Benefits are not provided. Pay for this position starts at $13.25 per hour.