Summer Camp Counselor in Fredericksburg, Virginia at Eastern Sports Management

Summer Camp Counselors provide direct supervision of a group of children during day camp. Our staff provide quality experiences and an environment for the children and parents. A qualified individual is energetic, creative, professional, patient, and exhibits a desire of working with kids.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a fun and safe environment for all kids

• Plan, lead, and take part in various indoor and outdoor activities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate weekly and daily activities

• Follow program requirements and standards for safety and cleanliness

• Create and maintain relationships with children and parents

• Communicate effectively with other staff, supervisors, and parents

• Manage conflict and issues with campers across a multitude of developmental stages

• Responsible for the health and wellbeing of all campers in their care.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel

Requirements:

• Ability to engage children between 6 years - 12 years of age for extended periods of time

• Must be at least 18 years of age (Junior Counselors can be 16 or 17)

• Must successfully complete a criminal background check prior to hiring

• Must have proven organization skills

• Ability to provide high energy, high enthusiasm, and a positive personality each and every day

• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college in an educational field preferred

• Previous experience supervising or working with groups of children; experience in a licensed childcare center or summer camp preferred

• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred), or the ability to become certified (required). Additional training for the certification in Medication Administration may be required of group leaders.

• Must have a passion for working with kids & giving them the best experience possible

• Must be available to work weekdays during camp hours (TBD)

Environmental Setting

The Camp Counselor will normally work in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment. Frequent exposure to outside ambient conditions is required.

• Standing: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

• Sitting: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

• Kneeling: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

• Walking/Running: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

• Bending/stooping: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

• Reaching/twisting: Occasionally (<33%)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Occasionally (lifting up to 50 lbs with/without assistance, push/pull up to 100lbs using wheeled devices) (<33%)

• Hearing: Constantly (>66%)

• Talking/shouting: Constantly (>66%)

• Seeing: Constantly (>66%)