Head Counselor/Summer Program Coordinator

Qualifications:

Responsible to: Program Leadership Team

General Responsibilities:
To serve as resource, a leader, a liaison for counselors as a member of the summer program lleadership team. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Model positive and appropriate behavior to campers and other staff , including;

  • A friendly, upbeat and encouraging attitude
  • A welcoming and inclusive manner towards others.
• On Duty status on night times and rest periods.
• Counselor’s first resource for homesickness, bullying, and other tough issues.
• Fill in when a counselor can not fulfill his/her role.
• Help plan and participate in camp wide activities. 
• Help in the training process, specifically with give counselors the resources they need.
• Help with administrative task; such as camper evaluations and staff feedback.
• Coordinate daily program schedule and assist with weekly and daily sign-up by group counselors

Counselor

Qualifications: Meets the general characteristics and expectations of all staff members.

Responsible To: Head Counselor

General Responsibilities:

• Leadership and guidance with a co-counselor of a group of 14-16 campers
• Participation and contribution in the general planning and carrying out of the total camp program

Specific Responsibilities:

• Live with a group of campers and help each adjust and grow within the camp environment and community
• Interpret and help enforce all safety and health regulations with campers

• Plan with a co-counselor and the camper group the activities and events for their week(s) at camp.
• Lead and instruct campers in outdoor living skills by planning cookouts and overnighters for your group.