Residential Camp Counselor

Come join us for the summer season at Camp Tracy!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Assist with New England Sports Camps program activities as well as guiding/helping the children adjust and grow within the program guidelines. Comply with and participate fully in the instruction of various camp activities, and education programs. Counselors will be expected to be with campers from Sunday to Friday. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for a group of children, helping each child adjust and grow with other children within the program guidelines.
• Participate in daily cleaning duties which include cleaning the cabins, the lodge eating area, bathrooms in the common shower facility and lodge (upstairs & down), emptying trash from the lodge and cabins, general upkeep of the lodge (sweeping, wiping tables, vacuuming, etc.), and final clean up at the close of camp
• Sleep in cabins to provide overnight supervision to campers
• Plan and implement daily curriculum for children to follow.
• Become familiar with emergency protocol for accidents, first aid, etc.
• Comply with and participate fully in the instruction of swimming, games, various camp activities, and education programs.
• Ability to observe camper behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce relevant safety regulations or emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Understand the New England Sports Camps' commitment to providing a healthy and safe environment.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and discipline of children, areas, and equipment.
• Aid in providing a safe, healthy, and fun experience for campers in the New England Sports Camps Program.
• Assist in making the New England Sports Camps program a successful camp experience for children.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Skills necessary to work with groups of children made up of different ages and skill levels
• Emotional and mental maturity
• Problem solving 
• Desire and skills to work with children 
• Team player 
• Organizational skills 
• Attention to details 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to work independently 
• Critical thinking 
• Flexibility 

WORK SCEHDULE:

Sunday – Friday + Overnights, 5 days + 5 overnights/week 

Overnights are 7pm-7am

June – August.

Seasonal

 KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Clean driver’s license is beneficial 
• Certification for lifeguard, CPR, first aid, etc. is beneficial

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years experience working with children in a professional capacity