Summer Camp Counselor - Truckee, United States - Martis Camp

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
If you're someone who absolutely loves working with kids and is ready to make this summer the best one yet, we want you on our team Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure as a Camp Counselor You'll be leading the charge in creating a positive and fun environment for our Summer Camp activities. Your focus will be on the safety, fun and development of a group of 6 to 10 campers, aged 4 to 15 years old. But that's not all - you'll also be supporting all Family Barn operations, programs, activities, and special events.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Love the outdoors, positive environments and kids
• Responsible for the general safety, development, growth, and skill achievement of campers
• Encourage, engage & implement program curriculum, activities, and experiences
• Maintain a level of professionalism while encouraging fun, silliness, and a positive camp environment of inclusion for all campers
• Be a positive and engaging ambassador to the camp programs and barn team.
• Closely supervise children during all activities including lunch, field trips, and walking to and from events knowing where all members of your group are always.
• Meet and communicate with parents and guardians during check in and check out
• Ensure the safety of the facility and equipment during your preparation for all activities
• Ensure that all camp locations are clean and free of all trash before leaving for the day
• Ensure that every child leaves with an authorized person as indicated by camper check-in and checkout forms provided
• Be willing and prepared to help any outside vendor or instructor with their program
• Report and document all emergency or injury situations to the Youth Programs Manager and/or Assistant Youth Programs Coordinator
• Maintain constant and open communication with Youth Programs Coordinator, Assistant Youth Programs Coordinator, fellow counselors, and other ambassadors
• Attend all trainings & meetings
• Provide support for all daily Family Barn operations
• Performing other appropriate tasks as assigned, while maintaining professional composure

• Ability to interact and develop positive relationships within the organization.
• Maintain high ethical and moral standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fantastic interpersonal and guest service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• CPR Certified
• 16 years old or older

• First Aid/CPR/AED (course available upon hire)

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment utilizing various technologies such as telephone, computer, web, voice, teleconferencing, e-mail, etc.
• Ability to sit for up to 3 hours at a time
• Ability to walk and stand up to 3 hours at a time
• Ability to run, jump, and swim
• Ability to safely bend, kneel, twist, grip, and carry as part of the above duties