Lower Elementary Day Camp Counselor

Lower Elementary Day Camp Counselor

Position Description

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships.

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide a safe, inclusive, and meaningful experience for campers by facilitating, participating in, and supporting campers through camp activities.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Guide a group of young people (Grades 1 & 2) on a journey of self-exploration, challenge, and fun for 6 weeks
• Deliver pre-designed programming that offers growth and meaningful progression for youth leadership development with a particular focus on empathy and noticing and celebrating the positive aspects of people and places.
• Provide active supervision and attention to ensure campers are encouraged, safe, active and accepted.
• Guide your campers through their fear, frustration, lots of laughter, bumps, bruises, learning through failure and moments of absolutely amazing accomplishment.
• Support campers in setting and achieving their goals for the camp session, and write participation notes for each camper to acknowledge their achievements.
• Counselors may be asked to float to other groups (within and across age cohort) to support campers and counselors as needed
• May be expected to collaborate with and provide coaching to Leader in Training participant interns

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Our summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.
• Bi-weekly pay is $650 per week
• A week of professional development with all seasonal staff focused on youth development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Key competencies: Grit, Growth Mindset, Self Management, Teamwork, Empathy, and Initiative.
• Experience and excitement about working with young leaders.
• Belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable. 
• Enthusiasm about new experiences and ability to self-manage to bring a consistent level of energy all summer long.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred but not required.

REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available Monday-Friday, June 17- August 1.
• Ability to work 7:45 am- 4:15 pm OR 9:00 am -5:30 pm. 
• Ability to work until 6:30pm on August 1st for our End of Summer Celebration. 
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
• Valid Driver’s License preferred
• Lifeguard certification desired. 

REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS

• The Lower Elementary Camp Counselor reports to the Lower Elementary Camp Coordinator. 
• The Lower Elementary Camp Counselor may support and guide high school interns while they are assisting with programming. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Day Camp programming is in constant motion. Campers and staff are interacting and moving around, doing various vigorous activities throughout the day, indoor and outdoor. You may spend a large portion of the day outdoors and may remain standing or on your feet for long periods of time.
• Must be comfortable working in an urban park as a significant portion of your time will be spent at PEAK’s program center in Tiefenthaler Park 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.