We are looking for aspiring professionals who are passionate about working with youth. This position is an ideal opportunity to grow professional skills, experience challenges that support personal growth, and build lifelong connections in a positive environment. Being a Camp Counselor is tough, incredibly fulfilling and worthwhile work.
As a member of the camp team, your days will be filled with challenges, surprises and laughter. Cultivating growth within a group of campers isn’t easy and its incredibly important work. At camp, we work to develop an intentional community where each child is celebrated, known, and supported. We facilitate programming that helps our campers grow life skills and redefine their understanding of what they are capable of. At camp, we are a united and passionate team of youth development professionals working diligently to intentionally shape tomorrow’s leaders. It’s serious work for seriously fun and dedicated people!
Job Title: Camp Counselor
Reports to: Camp Site Director
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: MASTER LIST
- I am responsible for reading and having clarity regarding information in the daily communication log and weekly update email
- I am responsible for supporting Lead Camp Counselors as they lead their campers through their “one week” camp experience: Learn to Play Sport Workshops, yoga class, field trips, lunch, arts and crafts, swimming, Character First lessons, Fun with Food Lessons, Dance class, group development, campfire games/skits and more
- I am responsible for facilitating the development of friendships to ensure each child is connected too their camp community
- I am responsible for tracking weather patterns and adapting planned itinerary to ensure the safety and engagement of each student enrolled in the program
- I am responsible for day to day communication with Sports Camp parents, team members, and Youth Programs Director
- I am responsible for daily Zone Management and for completing daily opening and closing procedures
- I work in conjunction with the Youth Programs Director to move our Team A+
- I attend Team meetings and events and support fellow team members in doing the same
- I work to develop strong trusting relationships with the camp team, member families, non-member families, Team Members and commit to creating an On-Brand, enjoyable and inviting atmosphere for both members and the Team within the Youth Department
- I am responsible for connecting with camp parents during pick-up to share about their child’s camp experience and for sharing pertinent behavior concerns with the Youth Programs Director
- I am responsible for setting up the necessary equipment for each camp day.
- I am responsible for finding coverage for sick days and I am responsible for communicating planned vacation days prior to March 1st. Seasonal team members have a maximum capacity of 5 vacation days per camp season.
PHYSICAL and MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position is compensated hourly and is seasonal.
- A Camp Counselor may instruct classes or otherwise work in a different department at Genesis Health Clubs provided:
- 100% of performance expectations are, and continue to be, met for the Camp Department Team member.
- The work performed in the department other than Camp Department takes place outside of regularly scheduled hours for the Camp Team member.
- Approval to work in a department other than Camp Department has been received from the Camp Site Director as well as the appropriate Department Manager.
- This position requires a person be physically fit and mentally alert. There may be a need for standing, walking, sitting, lifting, kneeling, reaching, handling, thinking, reasoning, and calculating, some of it constant.
- This position has an inherent amount of physical and mental stress. All candidates must be prepared for and capable of adapting to such conditions.
- A positive attitude and professional behavior are expected and displayed consistently in all dealings with members and/or fellow Team members. This person is expected to be a role model on a daily basis as a living example of the intentional camp culture.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- The work of a Camp Counselor is divided equally with indoor and outdoor activities
- Genesis Health Clubs strives to maintain a safe, healthy and pleasant working environment, but the Team member is expected to notify his/her superior immediately to repair any potentially unhealthy defect, condition, or situation.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Healthy and physically fit.
- Must have one year of experience working with children
- Fluent in English
- Must be passionate about working with children
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A strong understanding of Customer Service and have effective organizational skills.
- Available to work days full time Monday-Friday
- Responsible for securing reliable transportation to and from work
- Must be able to commit to entire summer season
Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs now has 60 locations! Genesis offers the most well rounded fitness experience in the Midwest. Each location provides cardio and weight training equipment, group fitness classes, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates and much more. Membership opportunities include single, couple, family and corporate. You'll find that our facilities, services and professional staff offer you everything you need to achieve your health and fitness goals.
Each club also provides specialized amenities and services including child care, tanning, basketball courts, steam rooms, tennis courts, Yoga/Pilates studios and more.
For those who would like the guidance and motivation of a fitness expert, Genesis can provide nationally certified personal trainer who can help guide and teach members how to get in shape safely and effectively. Our personal trainers genuinely care and work to help members succeed. Because our members are one of a kind, their exercise plan should be too.
Genesis offers a wide-range of classes including step aerobics, Zumba, cycling, to muscular strength and Group Power to kick boxing and mind-body offerings like Pilates and yoga.
Genesis Health Clubs also operates many other brands in the fitness and family entertainment spaces including Trampoline Parks, Water Parks, Ice Skating Facilities, Meal Prep Services, Baseball Tournament Facilities, and much more.
Genesis Health Clubs also operates many other brands in the fitness and family entertainment spaces including Trampoline Parks, Water Parks, Ice Skating Facilities, Meal Prep Services, Baseball Tournament Facilities, and much more.
Company Website: www.genesishealthclubs.com
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