Camp Counselor

Club Fit is seeking camp counselors to join our team. We are dedicated to the friendly and professional performance of our team and are proud of the genuine hospitality and community spirit of our Summer Camp programs for kids ages 4 to 12. Our camp counselors work weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and spend time indoors and outside.

Job Title: Camp Counselor

Job Purpose

• Provide group supervision of campers
• Enhance the camp experience while demonstrating leadership skills and attention to detail for the campers’ health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, character and skill development

Operations

• Enhance each camper’s experience while taking responsibility for their health and well-being
• Camp is a fun learning experience. Set a good example in ALL you do at camp.
• Communicate safety and health guidelines to campers and ensure that they understand them
• Initiate the emergency response plans when necessary and perform basic first aid if needed
• Cooperate and work as a team player, promoting a positive environment
• Provide leadership and support to fellow counselors
• Provide a fun and safe environment and promptly communicate any concerns
• Take daily attendance and carefully monitor and account for children in your charge throughout the day
• Organize and lead activities, promoting camper participation in all activities
• Safely escort the campers from station to station
• Conduct lunch management duties and promote good manners
• Monitor swimming activities as required
• Complete the daily routine duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Department Strategy and Communication

• Work closely with camp directors and other camp staff to resolve difficulties with programs, campers or Club
• Attend weekly meetings after camp to discuss any issues and brainstorm new ideas for the following week
• Attend department applicable training sessions
• Be knowledgeable of other club departments, programs and events, demonstrating a commitment to embracing the neighborhood
• Communicate with parents, members and club staff, ensuring that everyone is certain that we care about their well-being

Professional and Technical Knowledge

• Ongoing Club Fit Training
• Professional Certification
• CPR /AED a Plus but not required
• Education Experience
• Experience working with children in a sports clinic or academic capacity a plus

Team Work

• Demonstrate accountability, responsibility and attention to detail for work
• Have a positive attitude toward Club Fit and fellow staff at all times
• Be punctual for all scheduled shifts or arrange for coverage and inform manager and other staff members accordingly
• Wear uniform, including club-issued shirt and name tag
• Acknowledge members and provide timely and efficient service with a smile, always providing genuine hospitality
• Remain polite and courteous
• Maintain a positive and caring relationship with members, colleagues, managers, and other Club Fit staff

Job Requirements

Ability to:

• Stand and walk around for extended periods of time
• Lift 10 lbs
• Understand and communicate both verbally and written in English
• Follow job related directions
• Work a flexible schedule as required by business needs
• Understand and comply with all company safety policies and their requirements

Reporting Structure

• Direct Line to Sports Director

Pay Range

• $15 – 16.50 per hour.
• Must be able to work the entire camp season (June 26-August 18) and be available for training session around the end of May/beginning of June.

Club Fit is an equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Applicants must be at least 18 years old or if not, provide proof of eligibility to work and have a legal right to work in the United States. This job posting describes the general requirements for the position and is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities of requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.