Camp Counselor at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston – Hull, Massachusetts

The Camp Counselor is responsible for the supervision, well-being and engagement of campers while providing a safe, fun filled and enjoyable overnight camping experience. The camp counselor will role model and encourage collaboration, respect, honesty, and responsibility among campers. The Camp Counselor will work a rotating shift that includes being on-site during day and overnight hours for the operating weeks of summer camp and for the week prior to camp opening.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and lead daily activities, lend leadership and guidance to a group of around 10 campers
• Always ensure appropriate ratios
• Ensure a fun and safe environment at camp and on off-site field trips
• Will serve as overlook for campers during pool and beach time
• Promote and support peer to peer connections, problem solving and group concerns as they arise
• Ensure supervision of campers throughout the day including waking up, camp activities, mealtime, getting ready for bedtime, overnights and after-hours duties as assigned
• Ensure camp policies /procedures and follows up with positive praise/discipline as appropriate and in accordance with camp policies, regulations and procedures
• Ensures that camp health and safety rules are being followed and report inappropriate behaviors in a timely manner in accordance with camp regulations
• Report any inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated reporting requirements related to abuse or neglect of campers
• Perform general housekeeping tasks and maintain camp area
• Attend daily meetings with Camp Director
• Attend necessary in -service trainings during the summer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age
• Certified in First Aid, CPR and AED
• High school senior or college experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Certification of good health from a physician
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear and see
• Ability to provide leadership
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to be creative
• Ability to be consistent and present while engaging with campers
• Ability to be culturally humble and work with diverse backgrounds
• Good disposition and flexible

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Visit us at: www.ccab.org.

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