Counselor / Staff Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications

• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
• Ability to relate to one's peer group.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Ability to lead activities.
• Good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• High School graduate or equivalent, or have completed the Tate's Day Camp CIT program.
• Ability to fulfill all of the essential functions for the job. (See attached)

Responsible To
Camp Director / Program Directors

Camp Goals
Meet and exemplify the specific responsibilities of Tate's Day Camp, reflecting the goals of the camp and camper. (Found in the staff handbook)

General Responsibility
To identify and meet camper needs.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Learn the likes/dislikes of each participant.
2. Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group.
3. Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff.
4. Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during camp.
5. Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
6. Help all campers develop confidence in themselves and their abilities while nurturing social development.
7. Check the medical information of your group and be aware of any allergies or problems.

General Responsibility
To carry out camp programs.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Guide groups and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
2. Carry out established roles for supervising camper health and safety.
3. Develop written weekly activity plans and lead the activities with your group. Activities should incorporate the camp's weekly themes.
4. Supervise all aspects of the campers' day.
5. Instruct campers in emergency procedures.
6. Help campers plan their participation in special events and activities.
7. Teach and lead activities with unit groups as assigned.

General Responsibility
To fulfill other staff administrative roles.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Must participate in staff orientation and training.
2. Must attend weekly staff meetings.
3. Must participate in overnight campouts and special events unless that is your scheduled week of vacation.
4. Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and dress.
5. Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
6. Maintain good public relations with campers' parents.
7. Submit weekly plans on time.
8. Submit time cards for biweekly payroll.
9. Inform the directors of any camper, parent, and / or staff problems.
10. These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be assigned or reassigned as required.
    

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