Description Senior Counselors (Seniors) generally have at least one year of experience working with schoolage students and are expected to be a role model and leader of the staff.Seniors are responsible for planning setting the tone and the safety/care of the entire bunk. They can facilitate almost any general camp activity and may have training in specialized activities. Dates and Hours Training: Week of June 2 Camp: June 9 August 8 generally from 8:453:45 Regular Job Duties Under the supervision of Unit Heads with the support of Supervisors and the ACD general daily responsibilities include but arent limited to: - Care for and general welfare of everyone in their bunk; safety is top priority
- Create and maintain an openminded safe positive and fun environment that campers are excited to be part of
- Work collaboratively with Jr. Counselor to plan bunkbased activities
- Collaborate with Jr. Counselor when dealing with any camper issue or misbehavior and ensure it is communicated to the supervisory staff
- Facilitate highquality daily activities for our campers
- Provide ongoing informal feedback to Jr. Counselors based on observed behaviors
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications - 18 years of age or older; may be substituted for prior Jr. Counselor experience at Camp at the J (min one summer)
- Secondary education and/or training in elementary education child psychology or related field
- Prior experience working with children families or other related roles
- Actively utilizes empathy patience and intentional positivity in the workplace
- Able to coach members of your bunk group towards successful outcomes
- Able to pivot from planned activities on short notice
- Ability to accept guidance constructive feedback and support from teammates
- Ability to sit stand kneel and stretch for long periods of time
- Ability to work outside in high degree temperatures
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
| Required Experience:
Senior IC