Summer Camp Counselor

Location Kissimmee and Poinciana areas

Cortiz Fitness LLC is looking for a Camp Counselor to supervise young campers and make sure they learn and have fun. What do Camp Counselors do? The most important out of all Camp Counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times. You’ll be responsible for overseeing their activities and ensuring they don’t get lost or hurt. The job duties of a Camp Counselor include planning summer camp games, educating children and teenagers and setting up equipment. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. You need to have knowledge around outdoor activities, like hiking, canoeing or caving. If you’re patient, energetic but strict when needed, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

Plan outdoor activities or sports for groups of campers

Follow weekly or daily schedules taking into account children’s age groups and interests

Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, caving or crafting)

Escort and oversee children

Educate campers through games and explorations

Set up and maintain equipment (like camping sets)

Resolve occasional fights between children and address behavioral issues

Make sure all safety rules are followed

Ensure camping site is clean and that campers don’t litter recreational areas or nature

Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed

Keep accurate incident logs

Skills

Proven experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children

Familiarity with camping and various outdoor activities

Patient and reliable

Organizational and communication skills

A love for children

Energetic and positive personality

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching or carrying children)

First aid- and CPR-certified preferred

High school diploma

Able to follow all CDC guidelines

Available for training asap

Available Monday - Friday 7am-5pm

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

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