About Working at Camp
Working at camp will be one of the best jobs you’ll ever have. We’re not just saying that, we really mean it. Every summer, thousands of children from all over the country go to camp for a summer of fun, growth, and friendship. But we’re not just invested in our campers; we’re also invested in our staff. We know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our staff members to learn, grow and thrive too.
As the weeks pass by, you and your campers will come out of your shells, take on challenges, and make new friends. There’s nothing more rewarding than that!
Use your experience in Psychology to provide an incredible experience for children one of our premier camps in the North East or Michigan. Our camps’ programs fosters
children’s decision-making, independence, and social growth. Our program also allows kids to focus on an activity area of interest while discovering new passions. This opportunity will exercise professional skills such as communication, team-building, behavior management, lesson planning, and more.
Staff working at our overnight camps are required to live at camp and reside in the cabins alongside their campers. This is a seasonal, salaried position from mid-June to mid-August. Dates vary based on location. Food, housing, a travel stipend, comprehensive staff training, and days off are included as part of the compensation package.
About the Position
Counselors are the heart of our camps. First and foremost, counselors chaperone, supervise, and guide campers through the day-to-day elements of camp, ensuring emotional and physical well-being, and serving as a role model.
Counselors will:
- Serve as a primary caretaker for a group of campers, ensuring day-to-day safety and physical and emotional well-being of their campers
- Work with other camp staff to ensure the positive resolution of all camper-related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff on a daily basis
- Create and maintain positive relationships with other counselors and Leadership Staff
- Be familiar with and support the successful execution of all camp policies and procedures, including safety and emergency plans
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age and/or have completed high school
- Compassionate, enthusiastic, patient, hardworking, empathetic, intuitive
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Interest in working hard and positively impacting the lives of campers
Once you submit an application, you will be contacted to set up an interview with one of our staffing directors. You can learn more about our camps and our open positions at www.greatcampjobs.com