Head Camp Counselor School Breaks
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Job Location:
Fishers, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Head Counselor
Status: Seasonal Part- Time
Salary Range: $17.00
Description:
The Fishers Community Center is looking for dynamic enthusiastic and service-driven Head Counselors to lead our Winter and Spring Break Camps! Head Counselors play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences for campers by fostering a safe engaging and welcoming environment. This leadership position supports the Camp Manager in daily operations provides guidance to camp staff and ensures strong communication with families. Head Counselors are vital to building a positive camp culture and strengthening community connections through meaningful camper engagement and exceptional service.
Camp Dates:
- Winter Break Camp: December 22 2025 January 2 2026
- Spring Break Camp: April
Opportunities to continue into our Summer Camp season may be available for high-performing Head Counselors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead daily camp operations ensuring smooth transitions and activity execution.
- Conduct morning meetings and afternoon debriefs with counselors to align on goals updates and camper needs.
- Supervise support and mentor camp counselors throughout the day.
- Maintain and check camp facilities equipment materials and first aid kits daily to ensure safety and readiness.
- Address medical and emergency needs of campers and staff as necessary following established protocols.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for parents/guardians and assist with camper check-in/out.
- Monitor camper safety behavior and well-being throughout the day.
- Model positive behavior and professionalism for staff and campers.
- Collaborate with the Camp Manager to plan and adapt engaging age-appropriate activities.
- Foster an inclusive welcoming environment for all campers.
- Complete daily reports attendance and incident documentation as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- One (1) or more years of experience working with youth in a camp educational or recreational setting.
- Proven ability to provide excellent customer service to diverse groups of campers families and staff- both in person and through written or verbal communication.
- Willingness to learn and use Amilia and Smartsheet.
- Ability to adapt quickly stay organized and manage time effectively in a dynamic camp environment.
- Ability to lead and stay focused in a fast- paced high- energy setting with frequent interruptions and background noise.
- Must have an Adult CPR/AED First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within the first 60 days. Training will be provided.
- Positive friendly and professional demeanor with a passion for youth development.
Supplemental Information
- First Aid/CPR Certification will be offered as a part of the training process.
Working at the Community Center
Now open! The 105000sq. ft. Fishers Community Center offers free amenities to the community including a walking track large indoor playground and access to Sahms Community Caf. It also has a paid membership model that allows access to 2 indoor pools (including a 2-story waterslide) 3 athletic gyms a large fitness floor 2 group exercise studios 1 cycle studio childcare and much more. The Community Center will also feature a 3-acre Dog Park located on the campus. Explore our landing page and learn more: Help us build and strengthen our culture of health by making this vibrant destination the epicenter of community in our City of Fishers. This position will receive a free Community Center membership.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
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