Day Camp Counselor Job Description

Job Summary:

A Day Camp Counselor must be able to fulfill the duties of a general staff member, including but not limited to being able to effectively monitor behavior while using appropriate discipline techniques and develop age appropriate activities. This position is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean summer program site; ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants and their families. Day Camp Counselors will provide a positive role model to the Nebraska 4-H camper.

Reports to:

Lead Day Camp Counselor

Camp Administration Team

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 19 years old. 
  • Ability to work well with children.
  • Ability to organize camp schedules.
  • Strong programming background.
  • Interest and experience with outdoor activities.

Job Essentials:

  1. Counselors are at all times responsible for the supervision and safety of their campers. You must know where campers are at all times, and be responsible for their safety and well-being.
  2. Help all campers have a FUN time at all camp programs, while providing them with a well-rounded experience.
  3. Promote and work under Nebraska 4-H Camps Mission.
  4. Be a positive role model for all campers, watching language used, topics discussed with campers, behavior, attitude and dress.
  5. Interpret to campers all Nebraska 4-H rules, and see they are followed and respected.
  6. Assist campers in adjusting to each other and in planning their camp program with camper input.
  7. Make sure that First Aid is given to all campers in need. Report all accidents or problems to Admin or Health Aid on call.
  8. Work cooperatively with other staff members and Camp Apprentices and Camp Program Assistants. Inform Leadership staff of problems as soon as they occur.
  9. Cooperate with parents of campers. Manage two-way communication between camp and parents. Consult Site Director with problems communicating with parents.
  10. Being available for weekly overnight experiences with campers.
  11. Perform all duties as assigned to the best of your ability, and with a positive attitude.
  12. Never be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty for Nebraska 4-H.
  13. Always keep a positive and enthusiastic attitude while instilling excitement in campers.
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