Camp Settoga Counselor

Job Title: Day Camp CounselorDepartment: CampReports to: Camp DirectorFLSA Status: non-exemptDates: Job Overview: June 22nd- August 15thA Day Camp Counselor provides leadership guidance and supervision for a group of campers, ensuring a quality experience for children and parents. They act as role models and good examples, team players, and are respectful and caring individuals who create positive, nurturing relationships with children. A Day Camp Counselor is enthusiastic, organized, a leader, and upbeat. Camp runs in July and August, with training dates in late June and 2 late nights or overnights, depending on the assigned camp group, over the summer.Responsibilities and Duties:Camp day-to-day Serve as a role model for campers and staff Establish and monitor a positive group environment Help campers maintain a positive attitude throughout the camp day Ensure campers' daily health and wellness, specifically hydration and regular bathroom visits Maintain bunk backpack with all necessary supplies Participate in all activities Activity planning Help generate ideas for bunk activities Prepare for and participate in all bunk activities Communicate with specialistsinstructors as to how you can best support them Camper supervision and written work Help to mediate conflicts between campersCommunicate issues between campers or between staff to the Head CounselorAssist the Head Counselor in preparing for activities and written work (camper portraits in 4th week of session; newsletters every week)Qualifications: 16+ years oldAnyone under 18 is required to obtain working papersSalary Range: high school counselor$1,800college 12 counselor$2,100-2,500post college counselor$3,000

Created: 2025-02-27