Job Overview
As a Group Counselor your primary goal is to create a memorable and meaningful camp experience for your campers. Our Counselors interact with our campers throughout the entire day, helping them create friendships and participate in new activities. The role of a Group Counselor is to be engaged, care for their camper's well-being, and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Group Counselor?
• Greet families and campers upon arrival.
• Manage daily attendance for their group. Always keep track of camper whereabouts throughout the day.
• Follow the daily schedule. Escort campers between activity areas in a safe and timely manner.
• Lead activities with small or large groups of campers and make sure all group members are involved.
• Organize team sports and games. This includes defining and explaining rules as well as overseeing the game to facilitate fair play.
• Participate in all camp activities.
• Support and assist activity specialists when needed.
• Be an advocate for camp rules and traditions.
• Be knowledgeable of camper medical needs as described on camp “Alert List”.
• Check on campers with medical needs and escort them to the medical suite if needed.
• Recognize a camper that may have a mental or physical health issue.
• Supervise organization and cleanliness of group cabin. Make sure campers are always supervised while in the group cabin.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with fellow counselors, directors, and other staff members. This may be via “walkie-talkie” or in-person.
• Arrive to camp on time and properly prepared for the day’s activities.
• Adapt to small changes in the daily schedule or assigned group of campers.
• Support Camp Director in establishing and implementing rules and emergency procedures with campers.
• Help where needed and lead activities when asked to by the Camp Director.
What qualifications do I need to be a Group Counselor?
• Entering first year of college, or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to become certified before the summer begins preferred
• Previous experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children preferred
• Familiarity with various outdoor activities and sports
• Organizational and communication skills
• Experience with customer relations preferred
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Certification
• Criminal Record Check