Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Full Time
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Posted
Job description

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and guide a group of campers each week, providing them with personalized attention and experiences.
  • Lead and teach a variety of age appropriate camper planned activities including but not limited to: boating; outdoor skills; cooking and overnights; hiking; crafts; games; nature activities; singing; and general camp program.
  • Be on time and participate in camp events, activities and meals.
  • Plan, participate in, and evaluate the program designed for individual campers, small groups, and unit groups, and all-camp activities that will follow the Camp Fire philosophy of camping and the objectives of Camp Sweyolakan.
  • Participate in program planning for the unit with the help of campers, unit staff, and Unit Director.
  • Participate with campers in all group, unit and all-camp activities.
  • Instruct campers in rules, safety regulations and emergency procedures, i.e., fire drills, evacuating camp, etc.
  • Be on time and participate in camp events, activities, and meals.
  • Ensure campers’ needs are met to include medications, diet, sleep, hygiene, showers, etc.
  • Be knowledgeable about the health, eating habits, and diets of campers.
  • Be responsible for heading a table in the Dining Hall, providing adequate supervision, and following Dining Hall procedures.
  • Observe campers for signs of illness or fatigue and report to the Camp Nurse.
  • Supervise and assist campers in unit kapers, and overall cleanliness of camp.
  • Assist in planning all-camp activities as scheduled with the Unit Director or assigned staff member.
  • Complete all session paperwork; this includes but is not limited to: bead sheets, post cards, evaluations, record sheets, and inventories.
  • Attend staff training and assist with the opening and closing of camp.
  • Notify appropriate camp personnel of maintenance and safety needs, as necessary.
  • Responsibly carry out bus and boat duty, as needed.
  • Temporarily fill other positions in camp and assist with camper supervision in assigned unit when not focused on primary duties.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Unit Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
  • Ability to maneuver wilderness terrain with uneven ground and steep inclines.
  • Good physical shape to travel on rugged camp property quickly.
  • Must hold a Food Handler Permit valid in the State of Idaho.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 per day

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Coeur D Alene, ID 83814: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience working with children?
  • Willing to sleep in our rustic in nature units during a camp session?

License/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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