Counselor Jobs

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor Company: Location: Madison, WI Description: Job Title: LTE Summer Camp Counselor (June 14 ? August 13) Neighborhood House Community Center Purpose: To be a positive role model to youth, develop and implement age-appropriate activities, carry out all aspects of day camp and effectively communicate daily activities to all those involved with the Neighborhood House Summer Day Camp Program. Counselors run the Summer Day Camp program that runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily. Key Responsibilities: ? Lead and supervise youth participants ? Maintain an active and safe program at all times including at camp, before the bus leaves, on the bus and during pick-up ? Ensure accountability for all youth participants at all times during the program including before the bus leaves, on the bus and during pick-up ? Collaborate with a team of counselors when planning activities ? Maintain active involvement with participants always ? Follow all program rules and consistently enforce them among peers and participants ? Communicate in a positive, appropriate manner with other staff, youth and parents/guardians ? Encourage and model healthy nutrition when eating lunches ? During lunch maintain active involvement with participants ? Carry out weekly and/or daily job responsibilities ? Be current with daily activity sheets ? Every Monday, before activities, inform the campers of their behavioral expectations and provide meet and greet opportunities ? Responsible to work assigned shifts ? Adhere to the specified dress code ? Attend mandatory weekly staff meetings ? Attend all required staff trainings ? Perform other duties as requested by the Youth Program Coordinator Job Requirements ? An enthusiasm to offer youth a positive and exciting experience ? Background working with youth ? Willingness to work with youth that have special needs ? Dependable and responsible adult at least 18 years of age Send cover letter and resume to Register to View or send to: Craig Henrickson, 29 S. Mills Street, Madison, WI 53715, or drop off at Neighborhood House office between 10am and 5pm. Search will be closed on April 2nd. No phone calls please.

Job Title: Camp Counselor - Montgomery School Company: ESF Summer Camps Location: Chester Springs, PA Description: Camp Counselor - Montgomery School Job Location: Montgomery School - Chester Springs, PA, United States Job Description: ESF Summer Camps is looking for dynamic individuals to work with children this summer. Join our Team this summer as a Counselor and experience the following: A great schedule, Monday-Friday, weekends off, a competitive salary, an opportunity to earn undergraduate and graduate internship credits, and a chance to make a difference in children's lives. As a Counselor you need to have previous experience working with children. During the summer, you will manage a group of children with the challenge of making it fun and always safe. You will organize and implement games and activities as well as assist teachers in the classroom. Our camp is located at Montgomery School in Chester Springs, PA. Job Requirements: At ESF Summer Camps, we seek to hire dedicated, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals who have experience working with children and who are commited to making a difference in their lives. How To Apply: Step #1: Please complete our Online Application Apply Online Now Call (800) 529-CAMP Step #2: Have two (2) independent recommendations completed and sent to us. Select your references carefully and mail, deliver, or e-mail one of our Reference Request Forms* to each of those individuals. Please ask them to return the completed forms directly to our office. We ask that these recommendations come from people such as a teacher, an advisor, a job supervisor, an employer, a mentor, a coach or a clergyman and not from family members or personal friends. Step #3: If your experiences meet our qualifications, we will contact you to schedule a date and time convenient for your interview. Step #4: Reference checks and background checks will be conducted by ESF. Step #5: An ESF Team member will contact you shortly after your interview to let you know if you have been selected. *You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. ESF is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Camp Counselor Company: Location: Raleigh, NC Description: Counselors are responsible for the daily needs of the campers in their group (medication, feeding, toileting, behavior management, and First Aid) while leading activities that are chronologically and developmentally age appropriate. Counselors supervise campers, participate in scheduled activities, handle discipline issues, and maintain contact with parents. Other duties will include addressing medical and behavioral concerns and completing camper paperwork. Specialized Recreation is currently recruiting camp staff for Camp Friendly. This camp is a traditional outdoor nature camp for children and teens with disabilities Staff will work Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm beginning June 14. Mandatory training will be take place the preceding week. The last day of camp is Friday, August 6, 2010.

Job Title: Summer Day Camp Counselor Company: Location: New York City, NY Description: Fun, healthy outdoor experiences are at the heart of New Country Day Camp, located in New York City. Swimming pools, hiking trails and open meadows provide the setting for our idyllic camp on the 75-acre Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds on Staten Island, just 45 minutes from bus pick-up points in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Campers swim, learn to row a boat, play sports, explore the arts, and discover the natural world around them. Our excellent camp staff will inspire your child?s creativity and skills as part of a vibrant camp community. Campers entering kindergarten and 1st grade enjoy their days in the Newcomer Unit where they are provided with exposure to all camp activities in a smaller, more structured setting. Campers in 2nd grade and up can design their own program every week. They choose from six areas based on their interests: Team Sports; Arts and Crafts; Gymnastics; Theater Workshop; Martial Arts; and Camping, Cooking and Pioneering. We honor Jewish culture with Jewish values, Israeli dancing, challah baking classes, and a fun Shabbat celebration each Friday. CAMP COUNSELOR (NEW COUNTRY DAY CAMP) Counselors are the positive role models that help each camper have a successful summer. At all times, the counselors are interacting with their groups, always encouraging, instructing, and supervising their campers. We are looking for counselors with the following qualifications: ? positive attitude ? previous experience working with children ? 18 and over (preferred) ? Can attend all days of camp from June 28th through August 20th. Counselors are required to: ? Take the camp bus from Manhattan and Brooklyn ? Swim ? Attend all staff meetings during the summer ? Attend all orientations before summer Safety is counselor?s #1 priority. Counselors are responsible for the health, safety, and general welfare of each camper. Counselors will attend all pre-camp orientations; participate and assist in all activities; be accountable for assigned campers at all times during the camp day; set and maintain standards of conduct, punctuality, group cooperation, conflict resolution, and encourage enthusiasm, positive group atmosphere, and fun. Camp counselors also keep records of camper attendance, activity, behavior, injuries/accidents, etc.; provide quality supervision in the locker rooms during all changing periods and assist campers at bus arrival and departure. Each counselor will work in one of seven Units that form the basic structure of camp life: Team Sports, Arts and Crafts, Theater Workshop, Gymnastics, Camping/Cooking/Pioneering, Martial Arts, and Newcomers (a sampling of all activities for five- and six-year-olds). Please apply at: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=207943

Job Title: Camp Counselor Company: Location: Texarkana, AR Description: Location: Texarkana

Job Title: TEMPORARY SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR/SITE DIRECTOR Company: Location: Sunnyvale, CA Description: SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR - $9.00 to $10.00/Hourly (Job Code 9413 – Rec. Specialist) SUMMER DAY CAMP SITE DIRECTOR - $10.00 to $11.50/Hourly (Job Code 9417 – Sr. Rec. Specialist I) Note: Temporary non-benefited casual recreation workers are limited to working no more than 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals interested in summer employment to assist with recreation programs serving youth from 5 to 14 years old. The summer recreation programs are held at various parks and schools throughout the City of Sunnyvale.

Job Title: Resident and Teen Day Camp Counselor Company: Location: Des Moines, IA Description: EASTER SEALS IOWA Resident Camp Counselor Department: Camping & Recreation Classification: Seasonal Reports to: Resident Camp Staff Manager Staff Supervised: None Primary/Secondary Customers Primary Customers for the counselor are the consumers and their families. Secondary customers are the staff. Principle Accountabilities ? Responsible for the health, safety and general welfare of assigned participants for the entirety of each session. ? Responsible for communication any concerns to the Cabin Leader. ? Assist with daily hygiene and dressing of each assigned participant as needed, including toileting, teeth brushing, choosing clean clothes, and feeding. ? Acquire working knowledge of each assigned participant?s profile, such as individual strengths, weaknesses, behavior patterns, medication and side effects. Responsible for documenting the participant?s likes and dislikes. ? Assist assigned participants with daily morning cleanup, including making beds, sweeping, and sending laundry to housekeeping as needed. ? Participate in activities as assigned, providing one-on-one assistance as needed. ? Work cooperatively with support staff members and volunteers in adapting activities to meet the needs of participants. ? Understand and comply with all policies and procedures. ? Attend weekly staff meetings, provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses of planned activities, offer suggestions, and participate in general sharing. ? Assist with assigned participant evaluation forms. ? Submit program evaluation for each session, citing strengths, weaknesses and recommendations. ? Attend closing staff retreat and submit overall program evaluation. ? Ability to represent Easter Seals values of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Independence, Customer Focus, and Shared Purpose. ? Other duties as assigned. Easter Seals Values Accountabilities Integrity: Advocate for the needs of our campers. Inform team members of these needs so as to assure the best possible care for our participants. Customer-Focused: Work together as a team to assure that all health care and personal care needs are being met. Independence: Encourage participants to try activities and encourage their development through recreation. This may include adapting activities to suit the need of the participant. Respect: Involve all campers in activities that are provided regardless of ability recognizing the value they contribute to activities. Shared Purpose: Work together as a team to meet the needs of our consumer, doing so respectfully and professionally. Excellence: Provide a high quality of customer service to the parents and caregivers, consumers, and fellow staff members. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements ? High school diploma or equivalency preferred. ? Minimum age of 18. ? Desire to work with persons who have disabilities. ? Ability to successfully complete orientation. ? Ability to accept supervision and guidance. ? Ability to work with staff and participants in a professional and caring manner, demonstrating integrity and adaptability. ? Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to an activity and to model and enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures. ? Ability to assess appropriate behavior and apply behavior modifying techniques when needed. ? Ability to relate to one?s peer group. ? Ability to transfer or move a 50-pound person, safely and with good balance. ? Prefer candidates to live on site for the duration of the summer. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Position #2) EASTER SEALS IOWA Counselor, Teen Day Camp Department: Camping & Recreation Classification: Seasonal Reports to: Staff Manager, Teen Day Camp Staff Supervised: Primary/Secondary Customers Primary Customers for the counselor are the consumers and their families. Secondary customers are the staff. Principle Accountabilities ? Responsible for the health, safety and general welfare of assigned participants for the entirety of each session. ? Responsible for communication any concerns to the Team Leader. ? Assist with daily hygiene and dressing of each assigned participant as needed, including toileting, and feeding. ? Acquire working knowledge of each assigned participant?s profile, such as individual strengths, weaknesses, behavior patterns, medication and side effects. Responsible for documenting the participant?s likes and dislikes. ? Participate in activities as assigned, providing one-on-one assistance as needed. ? Work cooperatively with support staff members and volunteers in adapting activities to meet the needs of participants. ? Understand and comply with all policies and procedures. ? Attend weekly staff meetings, provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses of planned activities, offer suggestions, and participate in general sharing. ? Assist with assigned participant evaluation forms ? Submit program evaluation for each session, citing strengths, weaknesses and recommendations. ? Attend closing staff retreat and submit overall program evaluation. ? Ability to represent Easter Seals values of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Independence, Customer Focus, and Shared Purpose. ? Other duties as assigned. Easter Seals Values Accountabilities Integrity: Advocate for the needs of our campers. Inform team members of these needs so as to assure the best possible care for our participants. Customer-Focused: Work together as a team to assure that all health care and personal care needs are being met. Independence: Encourage participants to try activities and encourage their development through recreation. This may include adapting activities to suit the need of the participant. Respect: Involve all campers in activities that are provided regardless of ability recognizing the value they contribute to activities. Shared Purpose: Work together as a team to meet the needs of our consumer, doing so respectfully and professionally. Excellence: Provide a high quality of customer service to the parents and caregivers, consumers, and fellow staff members. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements ? High school diploma or equivalency preferred. ? Minimum age of 16. ? Desire to work with children who have disabilities. ? Ability to successfully complete orientation. ? Ability to accept supervision and guidance. ? Ability to work with staff and participants in a professional and caring manner, demonstrating integrity and adaptability. ? Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to an activity; and to model and enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures. ? Ability to assess appropriate behavior and apply behavior modifying techniques when needed. ? Ability to relate to one?s peer group. ? Ability to transfer or move a 50-pound person, safely and with good balance. ****Both of the above positions are seasonal positions (June-August) with a starting base pay of $200.00 per week. Free room and board is provided June-August. Breakfast, lunch, dinner provided**** If interested in this position please Email your resume to: Kelsey Rumpf Easter Seals Iowa Camp Sunnyside Program Administrative Assistant 401 NE 66th Ave Des Moines, IA, 50313 Register to View - office Register to View - fax Register to View www.eastersealsia.org

Job Title: Archery - Camp Counselor Company: Tripp Lake Camp Location: Poland, ME Description: Archery - Camp Counselor Job Location: Poland, Maine - Poland, ME, United States Job Description: Tripp Lake employs 135 counselors to work directly with campers. If you love children, the outdoors and are warm and compassionate, please apply to teach one of the following activities: WATERFRONT (Lifeguard required) Canoeing Kayaking Sailing Wind Surfing Swimming (WSI required) Water Skiing THEATRE Artistic Director Music Director Accompanist Costuming Director Technical Director LAND SPORTS Archery Basketball Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Aerobics Fitness Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball ARTS Arts & Crafts Camp Newsletter Dance Enameling Fine Arts Nature Arts & Crafts Photography Pottery Silver Jewelry Video OUTDOOR LIVING Tripping/Campcraft/Hiking Rock Climbing Ropes & Initiatives Course Horseback Riding OTHER Advisors and Assistant Advisors (Age group leaders) Nanny Office / Secretarial Job Requirements: Please complete our on-line Camp Counselor application if you are qualified to teach one of the listed activities, would like to spend your summer in Maine and enjoy working with children. Be sure to include three references. How To Apply: For further staff information, contact: Assistant Director P.O. Box 99 Poland, ME 04274 PHONE: Register to View Email: Register to View

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor - West Chester PA Company: Undisclosed Employer Location: West Chester, PA Description: acac's mission is simple: To be the best multi-purpose fitness and wellness center in America. We do this by providing Outstanding Customer Service that surpasses any experience you will find in any other fitness center. acac Fitness and Wellness Centers of West Chester is a private facility which offers its members a unique experience to support health and wellness. Our comprehensive state-of-the-art facility provides a world class fitness center complemented by a vast aquatics area with 5 pools, extensive group exercise classes, strength training and mind/body programs. Adventure Central for children features fitness and learning programs, ‘Spider Mountain’, ‘Jump Zone’ ‘Kidz Zone’ childcare, and waterslides in the pools! Our staff will support you with highly trained expertise and professional service. acac provides ongoing professional development and safety training to every team member. To learn more about our business including our unique medically based programs, please visit acac.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR - WEST CHESTER, PA SUMMARY The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for: ensuring the safety and wellbeing of every child in Summer Camp Programs; the implementation and execution of a broad range of fun and stimulating sports, fitness and recreation programs at acac for youth; collaborating with acac Team Members in the spirit of outstanding team work. The Youth Programs Team Member reports to the Director of Youth Programs. RESPONSIBILITIES • Remain competent in administering acac’s Safety Action plan and assure that you are alert and prepared for any emergency. • Learn and utilize acac's emergency procedures including incident reports and use of the internal communication systems. • Understand and follow acac policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every member and guest in Youth Programs. • Arrive to work with enough time allotted to make sure camp facilities are clean, safe and materials are prepared for camp activities. • Complete proper, safe check-in and check-out processes for children. • Maintain accurate daily and weekly reports/evaluations on camp. • Lead children to deliver exciting activities that explore individual interests, serve to develop talents and independence, and build self-esteem and positive social skills. • Provide basic child care with teaching responsibilities in order to give the children a well balanced experience. • Develop relationships with children and their parents that foster a high level of trust and sense of security. • Facilitate all daily projects in a positive an energetic manner while communicating clear instructions and expectations to campers. Assist in the improvement of children’s communication, learning, and other personal skills. • Greet children and their parents in a friendly and courteous manner to ensure smooth transition into Summer Camp activities. Learn and use their children’s names, provide encouragement, etc. • Maintain all equipment properly. This includes safety equipment, exercise equipment, cleaning supplies and equipment. Maintain clean, safe, neat and orderly camp areas. • Report on the need of supplies and equipment when running low so as to never run out. • Maintain safe environment on pool deck, following all pool regulations and supervision of children while in pool area. • Clean all areas of the Camp Facilities, properly, thoroughly, and in a timely fashion. • Make sure you are thoroughly familiar with all camp programs so you can handle questions and communicate knowledgeably with members, guests, and staff. Provide feedback to supervisors and attend team meetings. • Keep parents informed of events and activities on an ongoing basis. Encourage member participation. REQUIREMENTS • Possess and maintain current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications. • Proven ability to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and/or stress • Possess excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically manage confrontation. • Available to work varied shifts including day, evening, weekends and holidays. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to stand, walk, lift, stretch and bend throughout shift. • High school GED required acac TEAM MEMBER EXPECTATIONS: • Initiative- Takes independent action to resolve problems and goes beyond what is expected; seek out resources to improve results for the team. • Flexibility- Modifies approach to work based on new and current information and incorporates ideas from team acac into his/her own work, volunteers to help out whenever needed. • Performance Standards- Strives for accuracy and completeness of information, works efficiently, works to accurately achieve high quality results. • Planning- Able to handle large amounts of information, multiple tasks, sets appropriate deadlines, and takes steps to ensure effective implementation of the plan. • Problem Solving- Recognizes information that is inaccurate, incomplete or should be questioned, determines type and magnitude of a problem with objectivity, and then generates options for problem solution. • Communication- Maintains an open line of communication with all team and members, is willing to listen unconditionally, organizes and presents ideas in detail, adapts communications to meet audience needs, and treats sensitive information appropriately. • Staff Interaction- Promotes cooperation among team members, shares information and expertise to help better the team, carries an equal share of work load, and is willing to help team acac as needed • Dependability- Is present when needed, accepts assignments open and willingly, arrives to work on time and prepared to start, arranges for substitutes when unable to work scheduled shift as well as act as a sub when needed, and attends all regularly scheduled staff meetings. • Supervisor Interaction – Provides team acac with accurate and timely information, actively seeks input from supervisor when appropriate, offers opinions and advice, and conveys own needs and concerns. • Development- Continually seeks educational opportunities and maintains certifications, uses fellow team members as a resource for development, and demonstrates creativity in providing suggestions for aquatics programming. • Influence- Looks for ‘win-win’ solutions, mutually determines project goals and approaches, is tactful when dealing with others • Attention to Detail- Seeks out situations to improve, maintains a safe and clean environment for aquatics participants, and creates and maintains a reputation of credibility and integrity. • Appearance- Uniform is clean and wrinkle free, hair is neatly groomed, nametag is properly displayed, and when cold, uniform is layered and acac branding visible. Wears a smile and welcoming behavior to complement a positive and pleasant attitude. Training : Paid orientation and monthly sessions provided Schedule : Monday through Friday Employment Type : Seasonal, Full-time CLICK HERE to apply for this job online.

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor Job Company: Life Time Fitness Location: Mansfield, TX Description: Position SummaryProvide a fun and safe environment for children to participate in summer camp programs. Help camp participants learn through a range of camps and activities that appeal to their age.Some examples of the job are:* Responsible for up to ten campers at any given time * Ensures that children are active, interested and safe throughout the camp. * Facilitate and participate in quality programs and activities in a fun and safe environment. * Lead children ages 3-12 years of age through camp with a fun, positive and outgoing attitude * Acts as a role model to all children attending camp * Interacts with children, parents/guardians and co-workers in a professional manner at all timesQualifications:Minimum QualificationsEducation: None required High School diploma or ED preferredExperience One-year teaching experience or working with children preferredLicenses / Certifications / Registration: None requiredKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics1. Ability to multi-task and learn quickly 2. Excellent customer service skills 3. Ability to handle and resolve customer conflicts in a professional, tactful manner 4. Ability to build relationships with members 5. Comfortable working with all age groups 6. Ability to be fun, creative, energetic and enthusiasticPhysical / Mental Requirements and Working ConditionsThis position is required to regularly:1. Stand, walk, sit, talk and hear 2. Use hands to finger, handle or feel 3. Read, write and comprehend text 4. Lift up to 30 pounds 5. Climb or balance 6. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 7. Reach with hands and arms 8. Visually observe objects up close and at a distance 9. Effectively communicate and interact with othersPrimary Location TX-MansfieldJob Level Individual ContributorShift Day Job