Temporary Summer Lead Camp Counselor
Job Description
Summer ushers in a whirlwind of summer camps with laughter and songs echoing through the trees.
A Summer Lead Camp Counselor is an important member of our field team. They help create magical and impactful day camps for children ages 5-12 or teens 13-17. A Summer Lead Camp Counselor works throughout our summer camp season which runs May through August.
As a Lead Counselor, you’ll be spending your time:
– Leading a group of 2-3 staff members and a small group of children or teens in games, hikes, skill-based activities, river and creek explorations, storytelling, songs, building forts, whittling, and crafts;
– Mentoring and coaching Counselors and Junior Counselors;
– Communicating with Schoolhouse staff and camp parents;
– Managing your group, your timing, and camper behavior;
– Modeling Schoolhouse values;
– Ensuring the physical and emotional safety of participants;
– Working with your supervisor to deliver camp activities and maintain and prepare supplies.
The wages for this position are $17.00 to $18.00 per hour.
Benefits include professional development opportunities, unlimited vitamin D, and a steady stream of (mostly funny) stories
How to Apply
This Summer Lead Camp Counselor position is open until filled, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Only complete applications will be reviewed. First, make sure you have the following: A cover letter that explains your interest in working as a Summer Lead Counselor at Schoolhouse of Wonder (maximum one page). Please include your email and phone number. Your resume (maximum one page). Do not include photos of yourself on your resume. Your cover letter and resume need to be a single document Second, complete your application here. Current certification in CPR and First Aid and a successful background check are required before work can begin. Schoolhouse will pursue both indicated and non-indicated references. This is an “at will” seasonal, non-exempt, hourly position that reports directly to the applicable Site Manager.329 total views, 0 today