This individual, supervised by a Unit Head, manages the operations of a particular camp group of Camp Chaverim; and oversees the health, safety, and well-being of the campers in your assigned group. We only need Senior Counselors who are interested in working with our 4-5 year old campers. If you're interested in working with our youngest campers please apply!
PRE-CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend pre-camp orientation
- Attend Camp Open House before the 1st day of camp
CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES
Health and Safety
- Maintaining appropriate staff to camper ratios at all times, including not leaving a Junior counselor alone to supervise whole group.
- Actively supervising at all times- especially on playground and at the pool.
- Guide children and document significant behavioral events on a daily report form.
- Ensuring accurate attendance records are maintained and campers are accounted for throughout the camp day.
- Perform daily health check of campers each morning.
- Report all injuries regardless of severity to Camp Health Director.
Duties
- Form positive relationships with campers, co-workers, and parents.
- Prepared for the pool with appropriate swim attire and actively in the water with campers.
- Assist Activity Specialists and children during specialist activity periods, swim lessons, TAG time and Special Events.
- Maintain supplies and cleanliness of areas used on and off campus.
- Work Late nights and Overnights as they pertain to your Unit.
- Working together with Group Leaders, Group Counselors and camp supervisory team in a positive manner for the betterment of camp.
- Responsible to report to Unit Head daily on group happenings.
- Lead communicator to camp group families.
- Creates routines and structure for camp group.
- Plans, implements, and coordinates programming during Group Times.
- Responsible for submitting weekly newsletters and Group of the Week nominations.
- Attend all weekly staff meetings.
- Responsible for group binder and walkie talkie.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated by the Camp Director, Unit Heads, or Director of Summer Experiences.
