Summer Camp Counselor

At Salem Gymnastics & Swim it is our mission to grow confident children who love to move. Our goal is to remain the premier place for children to grow for generations to come. Everything at Salem Gymnastics & Swim is grounded in five things that we find to be most important:
Quality, Safety, Inclusion, Relationships & Smiles! Our mission, vision and values are our driving force and will be a part of your interview, your training, regular work environment and your performance reviews. If you can relate to these goals and what we find most important we encourage you to apply. If being a part of this doesn’t excite you then Salem is not the place for you.

Salem Gymnastics and Swim camp counselors lead, support, and motivate campers throughout the day as they enjoy all that our Summer Camp has to offer. Camp counselors are responsible for ensuring a safe and fun experience each day of camp. This position reports to the Director of Camps & Special Events.

• Attend and participate in all required training and staff meetings
• Learn and enforce camp rules, at all times, to ensure safety and discourage poor behavior
• Memorize all emergency procedures and be ready to follow them
• Collaborate with other camp staff members to plan and coordinate camp events and activities
• Lead and support campers as they participate in age-appropriate activities
• Clean, maintain, and ensure proper use of camp facilities and equipment
• Report and record details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations, to parents and camp staff
• Approach each day and each child with a caring, fun and positive attitude
• Come prepared to use your imagination and be creative with the kids attending camp
• Interact with children throughout the day

• Upbeat, friendly, energetic personality
• Creative and imaginative fun ideas for kids
• Take initiative
• Take responsibility
• Demonstrate leadership
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Dependability
• Reliable transportation a must