Summer Counselors and Lifeguard Job Opportunity

The Camp Six Acres is looking for summer counselors and lifeguards. The application is available on cognitoforms.

Counselors

Junior, Senior, Art Specialist, Sports Specialist, S.T.E.M Specialist

Camp Six Acres is seeking caring, patient and enthusiastic junior and senior counselors and art specialist, sports program counselor and S.T.E.M specialist to join our staff and provide a safe and fun environment for campers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help implement & follow a weekly schedule for your camp group.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and whole group activities each week. Activities include crafts, talent show, group games, sports, swimming, Carnival Day etc.
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues appropriately.
• Ensure that the bunk and site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
• Communicate with parents about participants’ experiences and report concerns to Camp Directors
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
• Assist specialty counselors with their activities as needed and help with managing campers.
• Help guide Junior Counselors to have a deeper understanding of leadership and counseling skills
• Maintain constant surveillance of your campers during their assigned swim time, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
• Help guide CITs to have a deeper understanding of leadership and counseling skills

Job Requirements:

• Experience working in camps or with children preferred
• Willingness to complete First aid and CPR if needed for role before start of camp season
• Physical ability to participate in activities, run, climb, swim, lift, or support the weight of children
• Ability to pass a background check, a physical, and proof of immunizations
• High level of responsibility and accountability
• Upbeat, engaging personality
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

SPORTS SPECIALIST:

• Ensure that sports equipment, organized, and free of litter.
• Organize and lead age appropriate sports activities for campers Kindergarten through 7th grade.
• Share lesson plans with directors via google doc.
• Create sports equipment supply list.

ART SPECIALIST:

• Organize and lead age appropriate art activities for campers Kindergarten through 7th grade.
• Share lesson plans with directors via google doc.
• Create art supply lists.

S.T.E.M SPECIALIST:

• Creates and implements a theme related, STEM curriculum with an appropriate amount of choice. Utilizes STEM as a medium to educate and promote healthy activity. Thinks outside of the box.
• Share lesson plans with directors via google doc.
• Documents STEM curriculum and keeps examples for following years.
• Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation.
• Creates an active, engaging environment.

Lifeguards

Camp Six Acres is seeking attentive lifeguards to join our staff and provide a safe swimming environment for campers.

Camp Six Acres will pay for lifeguard certification training for accepted applicants!

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain constant surveillance of campers during their assigned swim time
• Enforce swimming pool and pool area rules to ensure camper safety
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations in the pool and pool area immediately.
• Organize and help lead swimming lessons (requires additional training)
• Ensure that the pool area is kept clean, organized, and free of litter and other obstructions.
• Communicate with Directors about campers’ experiences with swim lessons and free swim and report any concerns in a timely fashion
• Complete lifeguard certification program before the start of camp season (Camp Six Acres will reimburse for certification or re-certification programs)

Job Requirements:

• Experienced swimmer
• Experience working in camps or with children preferred
• Physical ability to lift or support the weight of children
• Ability to pass a background check, a physical, and proof of immunizations
• High level of responsibility and accountability
• Upbeat, engaging personality
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• LIFEGUARDS MUST BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 5:30 1-2 DAYS PER WEEK FOR EXTENDED DAY SWIM
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

2023 Dates and Hours - All positions

• 8:30am to 4:10pm with opportunities to work additional hours
• LIFEGUARDS MUST BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 5:30 1-2 DAYS PER WEEK FOR EXTENDED DAY SWIM
• M-F June 26th to August 18th (closed Tuesday, July 4th)
• Pay varies with education and experience