Senior Counselor Job Description
Qualifications
• Must be a minimum of 18 yrs
• Must have 1 year summer camp experience or related practical experience working with youth
• Must be emotionally mature, of high moral character, able to work under supervision to accomplish the camp objectives
• Have ability to carry out all general responsibilities
• Current CPR, First Aid certifications are a huge plus
Responsible to
The Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director and Head Counselor/Activities Director
General Responsibilities
• Attend, participate in all parts of staff orientation
• Live in a cabin with campers and staff performing duties which include, but are not limited to:
• Preparing the cabin for camper arrival
• Developing and implementing camper job duties
• Maintaining order and safety in the cabin at all times
• Monitoring the personal hygiene of campers and the sanitation of the cabin
• Planning special events for your cabin groups as appropriate
• Ensuring that the cabin group fulfils KP duties as assigned
• Act as a leader or co-leader for camper learning groups as assigned, performing duties which include, but are not limited to:
o Attending and assisting with all learning group activities. Levels of assistance will vary, however the counselor will be required to participate in all activities including, Interessegruppe, Spraaktime, Allsang, Litt av Hvert, Sports, Viking Sports and Evening Programs.
o Conduct and plan Norwegian Language classes
• Overseeing the health and safety of campers during activities including monitoring campers’ hydration and sun exposure
• Leading or co-leading Evening Program planning teams
• Act as a member of one or more staff committees during camp. Supervise and assist in the development of Jr. Counselors assigned to same cabin or activities
• Attend all staff meetings
• Familiarize oneself with the staff policies and perform in conjunction will all of these policies and procedures
• Participate on periodic evaluations of the overall camp operations, programs, and job performance
• Provide leadership and guidance to all campers on an ongoing basis
• Interpret to the campers all policies, procedures and rules of camp to campers and staff
• Other duties may be assigned as needed