Summer Camp Counselor & Activity Instructor

Camp Micah is a coed overnight camp in Bridgton, Maine for kids ages 8-15. We are looking for counselors to join our activity staff this summer. We offer a wide variety of activities and staff members are hired to teach a particular activity and share their passion with children! We have a variety of activity programs including arts, sports, outdoor adventure, music, theatre, aquatics, and more! This is a great summer job for a young adult who enjoys working with kids and wants to have a life changing experience.

Dates of employment: June 14 – August 18, 2024

All food, housing, and laundry is provided

Camp Micah Counselor Job Description
Direct Supervisors: Unit Leader

General Responsibilities:
· Be a role model to campers and other staff (i.e. cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners)
· Guide campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities
· Participate in the Camp Community
· Abide by all policies set forth in the Camp Micah staff handbook
· Supervise and/or help organize bunk, unit, all camp activities and special events (Understand that some activity leaders will be assigned to different bunks or units other then their own when needed)
· Responsible for being on time
· Submit all required reports and paperwork on time
· Be creative and fun!
· SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY
· Responsible for any other duties as may be required by the camp administration

Bunk Responsibilities:
· Create a cohesive bunk unity
· Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the bunk
· Provide opportunities for bunk and individual discussions
· Supervise campers’ health needs and eating habits
· Ensure that campers apply sunscreen and bug spray on a regular basis (as needed)
· At all times, know the whereabouts and activities of your bunk’s campers
· When on duty at night, be in bunk at all times

Activity Responsibilities
Direct Supervisor: Activity Leader
· Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned
· Responsible for the proper care and storage of activity equipment

Job Types: Temporary, Contract, Full-time

Pay: $1,400.00 – $1,800.00 per month

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: On the road