Kanuga, Camp Bob Employment: Head Counselor

Employment
Head Counselor

We are currently seeking a Head Male Counselor AND a Head Female Counselor for a contract period of 11 weeks for May 20 - Aug. 3, 2007.

Desired Qualifications

Previous camp staff experience
Completion of two years of college and at least 21 years of age
Desire and ability to work with a diverse population of campers and adults in a camp setting
Desire and ability to supervise staff and campers
Ability to creatively lead and assist with programs, facilities and staff
Strong communication and leadership skills
Strong risk management and safety awareness

Essential Functions

Ability to train staff in their responsibilities
Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish the camp’s goals
Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to hazards.
Physical strength and endurance to provide constant supervision of staff and programs in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate verbally with and provide necessary instruction to children ages 8-18 with a variety of skill levels

Reports to
Assistant Director/Camp Director

General Responsibilities
Train staff in their responsibilities, supervise staff and programs and counsel staff and campers

Specific Responsibilities

Prior to camp, contact staff you are assigned to supervise
During staff training, teach staff their responsibilities
Assign campers to cabins, activity groups and elective groups
Be responsible for the welfare of each person in the unit
Help each participant in the unit meet the goals established by Camp Bob for camper development
Visit cabins regularly during the day as a supervisory tool, but also to provide an opportunity to get to know the campers and the staff
Assist campers and staff who need help fitting into the camp environment
Provide appropriate counseling and discipline for difficult campers
Document disciplinary problems and actions taken to solve the problems
As appropriate, speak with campers’ parents
Conduct inspection of cabins and camp facilities
Monitor counselor and camper assignments for the day
In the event a counselor is ill or their employment is terminated, lead activities or supervise cabins as necessary
Together with the rest of the administrative team, plan and execute evening programs
Check with and excuse counselors for off duty time
Mentor, encourage and support cabin counselors
Recognize and reward staff for individual and team achievements
Correct or reprimand staff for actions that put the health and safety of a camper at risk
Inform the director of any camper or staff problems
Formally evaluate unit staff at least twice a season, conducting other evaluations as necessary
Assist in evaluating the entire camp operation with suggestions for the following season
Provide first aid treatment to the level of training
Uphold camp policies and procedures
Be a positive Christian role model
Other duties will be assigned as necessary

Salary and Benefits

$250/week (more depending on experience)
Room and board
Pre-camp training
10 percent bonus upon completion of contract

Go back to the employment page or read the Stepping Up! Counselor job description.

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Employment
Head Counselor