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- Create and implement a weekly curriculum and schedule. Plan, lead and supervise daily age appropriate activities for the Discovery camp crafts workshop. This workshop focuses on imagination and creativity where campers create a variety of projects showcasing their personal style and craft as they build, paint, glue and weave.
- Actively participate in all camp activities to help build relationships with campers.
- Supervise campers at all times, including lunch time, prioritizing their well being and safety.
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures established by .
- Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of facilities and equipment.
- Use positive and proactive techniques to resolve any camper behavioral issues. If needed, report such issues to the camp Director.
- Report any injuries or sickness to the camp Director.
- Act as a positive role model - a mentor and trainer to the Assistant Counselors demonstrating leadership, responsibility and respect.
- Participate in staff orientations, pre-camp staff training, preparations for camp opening and meetings.
- Adhere to the procedures and policies outlined in the Handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
- Previous experience as a counselor, teacher, child care or a related field.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Responsible, energetic, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team.
- Physical ability to participate in activities with campers (run, sit on the floor, walk and stand for longer periods of time).
- Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences within a diverse population of campers and staff.
- All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting and TB screening.
Summer Programs - McLean, United States - POTOMAC SCHOOL
Description
Job DetailsJob Location
The Potomac School - McLean, VA
Position Type
Seasonal
Education Level
High School
Job Category
Education
Description
The Head Counselor is a seasonal position that reports to the Director of the Discovery Camp. This program will run from June 24-August 2, 2024 (no camp on July 3 and 4) and the expected hours of work are 8:30 am -3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. The Head Counselor is an integral part of the Summer Camp Staff and plays a vital role in making summer camp a safe, fun and enriching experience for the campers.
Duties and Responsibilities: