Yacht Club Summer Camp Counselor
Yacht Club Summer Camp Counselor
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Position Title: Summer Camp Counselor
Department: Summer Camp Operations
Division: Athletics
Reports to: Summer Camp Captain/Supervisor Summer Camp Director Athletic Director
Supervises: None
Company Summary: With over a century of rich history the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club stands as a proud symbol of tradition camaraderie and a love for life on the water. While honoring our legacy we also embrace a spirit of innovation driven by a desire to enhance our member experience in every way possible. We seek dedicated individuals who share our passion for hospitality and aspire to make a meaningful impact in our community. Whether youre a professional exploring a longterm career seeking supplemental income or a local resident looking for a fun summer jobwe invite you to consider charting your course with us.
Position Summary: The position of Day Camp Counselor is responsible for supervising members children and facilitating a summer day camp activity program from June to August each year with training beginning in late May. Work will generally be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to varying weather conditions.
Employment Status: Most new and returning employees are hired under a seasonal employment status. Seasonal employees can typically expect a consistent schedule from approximately April to October each year. At the end of each respective season employees are encouraged to submit requests to transition to either yearround parttime or fulltime status. Approval of these requests will be contingent upon the needs of the Club and the employees performance track record.
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent experience
- Two or more years of experience preferred
- CPR and Lifeguard Certifications preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including key holidays evenings and weekends
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Physical capability to withstand prolonged periods of standing walking bending reaching and twisting
- Ability to consistently lift over 50 lbs
- Valid drivers license and a clean criminal record
Duties:
- Serve as a positive role model by:
- Embodying Club values and high standards that all members and staff are expected to uphold
- Effectively utilizing the various digital platforms used by the Club
- Maintaining a collaborative and friendly demeanor while working to improve the member experience
- Always representing the Club well
- Provide key assistance to the Club by:
- Engaging with members and their children who are participating in the summer day camp program
- Attending to childrens basic needs
- Facilitating games and other activities for small and large groups each week including but not limited to crafts outdoor recreational sports team relays teambuilding games songs etc.
- Enforcing safety protocols and procedures at all times while working to identify and respond to camper behavioral and safety issues
- Maintaining accurate program records including incident reports medical release forms daily attendance records and daily log entries
- Maintaining Lost and Found items
- Assisting in the setup and teardown of lunch and various camp activities
- Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to:
- Successful alignment with Club values and professional standards
- Exhibiting a collaborative spirit when working with members and staff
- Demonstrating the ability to make appropriate choices especially in stressful situations
- Maintaining good hygiene and a professional appearance
- All duties as outlined in this position profile
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Hourly
