Summer Day Camp Counselor - Nashville, United States - Eakin Care Program

Description

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Eakin Care Program (ECP) is looking for an enthusiastic summer camp counselor who loves working with elementary age children. Located in Nashville's Hillsboro-West End neighborhood, Eakin Care Program's Summer Camp is a day camp that focuses on having fun through various activities, including arts and crafts, organized games, and weekly special guests. ECP is open to elementary age children, ages 5 – 11. We are a fairly small summer camp, with 36 children in total.ECP Summer Camp will be operating this summer from July 1 - August 1. Camp Counselor hours are from 8 am - 3:15 pm.

Duties

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of summer camp participants.
• Lead and supervise a group of up to 18 elementary age children.
• Plan and implement daily art projects and organized games for your assigned group.
• Assist with snack preparation and clean up.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to hiring.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to manage time well.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to interact in a courteous and productive manner with diverse age groups.
• Solid problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoys working with children in a youth development, camp, or education setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with school aged children a plus.

Benefits

• Seasonal summer position
• Pay starts at $14/hour.
• Gain experience working with youth.
• Gain leadership and activity planning skills.