Assistant Summer Camp Counselors

Merritt Academy is looking for professionals who are passionate about working with children and are excited about making a difference in their lives. The Assistant Camp Counselor is responsible for engaging children in interactive activities including organized arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment. This position will be responsible for assisting the Lead Counselor in planning daily camp activities for an assigned group of campers in a loving and safe environment. Assistant Counselors will attend field trips and special activities for the program, including daily swimming and are required to be in ratio in a rotating basis. The Assistant Counselor is responsible for performing all job tasks in a manner that exemplifies school standards of courtesy and values.

In order to be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements, including:

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds, engage in physical activity with children, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to constantly move and interact with the children to provide stimulation and develop relationships.
• Must be able to alternate often between sitting and standing.
• Must be able to maintain sight and sound of the children at all times.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Pass pre-employment screenings and trainings as required.

We seek candidates who are flexible and willing to take any assigned tasks and to work with various age groups. We also seek candidates who exhibit professionalism, pride in work, initiative, a strong work ethic and who support parents as partners in education.