Camp Counselor - Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age 18 years
  
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate to a public school education setting
  
• Must pass LiveScan 
  
• Ability to create and implement fun and engaging developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of common core, character development, project based learning, fitness and  recreation, academics/enrichment
  
• Reliable transportation to and from Summer Camp program site
  
• First Aid and CPR certification
  
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, talk, hear
  
• Ability to engage in physical activity with members without limitation
  
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• At least six months experience working with youth in a classroom, afterschool, or recreational environment
  
• Ability to develop and implement age appropriate activities
  
• Knowledge of developmental needs of school-age children
  
• Strong Math and English skills (K-12)
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a group of approximately 20 students in an instructional Summer Camp setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety
  
• Serves as a positive adult role model for campers in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy
  
•  Ability to work with diverse personalities and ages
  
• Plans and implements a variety of daily recreational and enrichment activities that align with camp themes for small groups; continually interfacing with campers, volunteers, staff, and parents
  
• Ability to lead and supervise small and large groups by recognizing potential issues and applying established ALFAL International procedures and problem solving methods as needed
  
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques, positive redirection, or appropriate corrective action as necessary in order to support campers in making positive behavior choices
  
• Identifies camper needs and communicates to Director or Program Manager
  
• Leads and supervises camp activities in and outdoors
  
• Assists and participates in daily camp activities and may participate in off-campus field trips or other summer children’s activities scheduled throughout camp
  
• Accurately completes and submits time cards, incident reports, rosters, receipts, and other camp related records, in accordance with established ALFAL International policy
  
• Maintains cleanliness in all program areas; assist with setup and breakdown during Camp day and contributes to ongoing efforts to keep Club clean and orderly
  
• Assists Director or Program Manager in scheduling guest speakers/clinics/excursions relevant to program
  
• Ensures age appropriate conversation among campers and staff; promotes good manners and encourages common courtesies among campers and staff
  
• Evaluate camp daily and suggest improvements, needs, hazards, and trends to Director or Program Manager for further evaluation
  
• Observe each camper daily and check for bruises, cuts, scrapes, rashes or other indications of injury or illness to report to Director or Program Manager for further evaluation Is a mandated reporter in the state of Florida 
  
• Maintains accurate camper attendance records with roll call and continuous camper counts imperative for the health and safety of all campers – administers mandatory roll calls minimally at every rotation, before and after lunch, before, during, and after any scheduled off-site trips