Summer Camp Jr. Counselor

Summary Objective

The Summer Camp Jr Counselor position is for candidates who are 16 years or older. Under the direction of the camp Leadership Team, the Jr Counselor participate and provide guidance to campers through a variety of activities that may occur indoors and/or outdoors. Jr Counselor may assist Camp Supervisors with pre‑arranged activities/recreational themes, help with set up and tidying of activity areas, engage/play with campers during free times, and assist with other routine functions such as camper check‑in/out and completion of daily checklists.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Interacts with campers and staff in parks/facilities.
• Observes and respects all policies, procedures, staff, and campers.
• Attends all camp field trips.
• Assists in planning and organizing games & activities.
• Assists in gathering members of groups for participation in each specialized activity.
• Assists in issuing & collecting of games and equipment.
• Assists with overseeing and controlling assigned age group.
• Assists Camp Counselors and the Camp Leadership Team.
• Assists campers on site and on field trips.
• Act as a role model to camp participants, co-workers, and camp parents in both attitude and appropriate behavior, remaining professional and respectful, as described in the staff manual.
• Participates in all camp activities both indoors and outdoors.

• Must be 16 years or older at the time of application.
• First Aid and CPR Certification is mandatory and must be current throughout summer camp.
• Must be able to work for the entire duration of the summer program.
• Must be able to interact with children effectively.
• Must be able to communicate problems in a camp setting to supervisor.

• Prior experience working with children coordinating activities for children ages 5 – 12 in school, camp or recreational setting.
• Prior Babysitting or volunteering experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of park and recreation activities is a plus.

• Ability to exhibit the energy and physical stamina to work with children of varying ages.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to deal with stressful conditions in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to understand and follow necessary precautions to secure the safety of camp.
• Skill to work with children of various ages by demonstrating patience and enthusiasm.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model, including attitude, punctuality, treating others with respect, sportsmanship, etc.
• Ability to interact well with fellow employees, participants and parents/guardians.
• Must have the ability to ensure cleanliness of parks and grounds, and identify potential problems in a camp setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and understand written instruction.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally and understand/comprehend oral written instruction.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, run, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities…