Hat Creek Camp Day Counselor (Summer/Seasonal)

Description

Job Description

Hat Creek Camp’s day counselors are one of campers’ favorite parts of summer! We provide a home away from home where our counselors are free to stretch their comfort zone, grow in ways they never knew possible, and discover the joy of summer camp. Our day counselors have the unique opportunity to learn and lead cabin groups through a variety of fun-filled activities, ensuring camper safety as they transition from one activity to the next for the day. Counselors foster community with their cabin group by offering support. Every week is different at camp and our counselors provide creativity, pizzazz, and laughter to our camp community. Hat Creek Camp provides counselors the opportunity to grow their skills in group management, age-appropriate programming, and safety and supervision. 

Counselors will undergo a three-week training in preparation for summer camp. The training encompasses protocols and procedures as well as games, bonding, and goofiness. Counselors are guided and supervised by the Camp Director and Programming Coordinator. Our staff form close, lifelong friendships that last long after summer camp is over. 

Join a team that is committed to constantly improving our outstanding programs and creating an excellent experience for kids!

Responsibilities 

? Create a positive a safe community for staff and campers

? Provide daytime supervision to Hat Creek summer campers

? Facilitate and participate in all summer camp programming

? Be able to work collaboratively and in a timely manner during program delivery

? Maintain knowledge of camp schedule, programs, protocols, and procedures

? Lead and encourage mealtime efficiency 

? Learn and facilitate large group camp songs, games, and skits

? Clean cabins, inventory program supplies, and participate in debriefs(processing) after each program

Requirements

Required Qualifications

?A passion for working with children and making a difference

? Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before start date

? Participate and successfully complete required pre-summer camp training

? Willingness to get outside of your comfort zone and try new things, such as being 30 feet off the ground on a challenge course

? Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and have a positive attitude

? Leadership experience or experience working with kids

? Ability to work Sunday-Friday for 8 weeks

? Ability to pass a background check

? Minimum 16 years old

? Compensation and Benefits

? Starting salary of $250 per week depending on experience

? Meals will be provided while summer programming is taking place at camp and during training

? Lodging throughout employment

? Paid training

? Home-base for living, working, and exploring in beautiful central Virginia

? Employment with an innovative company focused on improving the lives of others