Camp Head Counselor

Camp Head Counselor - Female

Position :119532 Description: Trains and supervises an assigned group of FEMALE counselors. Plans, coordinates and directs the functions of the counselors within the camping program. Ensures the quality of programs and safety of counselors and youth at all times during camp. Provides guidance and role modeling to counselors and ensures safety and a positive experience for counselors and campers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - This position summary should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position summary. - Supervises and organizes an assigned group of Counselors during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations; - Provides spiritual guidance and encouragement to counselors; - Trains Counselors in proper methods of leading groups of campers; answers questions during camp and follows-up to ensure understanding of training; - Trains Counselors in proper safety of campers based on established camp rules and regulations. Anticipates safety hazards and initiates contact with the ADYS/Camp Director to confirm issues are resolved; - Analyzes the strengths and challenges of each Counselor and documents the same for the Camp Director's review. Provides constructive feedback to each Counselor as a personal growth development opportunity; - Promotes and stimulates participation of Counselors in assigned activities to ensure a pleasant camp experience for campers; - Prepares the daily schedule for Counselors to ensure appropriate coverage of campers at all times; confirms Counselors receive adequate break times; - Handle camper discipline problems; serves as dorm monitor for staff dorms; - Available for camper/counselor consultation; - Assist Counselors with handling campers that need special attention; - Exhibits control of the campers in the absence of the assigned Counselors when needed and displays proper discipline techniques; - Ensures the accountability, security and safety of youth participating in camp activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner; - Verify cabin roster each week; - Nightly check all cabins to be sure all campers are in and ready for bed; - Report any problems to ADYS/Camp Director. Maintain a detailed record of discipline problems and actions taken for campers. Turn into ADYS/Camp Director at the end of each camping session; - Be prepared to take over for the Counselor in the event of an emergency; - Conduct cabin inspection and give a report on cabin inspection to Counselors and campers; - During cabin inspection look at each Counselor's incident report book to ensure proper and timely record keeping is being maintained. Look for any unusual incidents that may need your attention or the ADYS/Camp Director; - Maintains the cabin materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money and supplies necessary for cabins; - Reviews and follows-up on reports submitted by the Counselors (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.); provides summary of occurrences to the ADYS/Camp Director. Escalates major issues to the Camp Director immediately; - Keeps program records, including cabin rosters, incident/accident reports, seekers reports, etc.; - Supervises the cleanliness of the cabins in accordance with established sanitary standards; - Corresponds with maintenance staff to ensure dysfunctional equipment is repaired in a timely manner. Required Experience: - Knowledge of the principles and practices of child and youth behavior and development; - Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of campers and other staff; - Ability to lead an assigned group of counselors; - Ability to plan, develop, facilitate, and supervise children and youth programs and activities; - Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with counselors and youth; - Ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff; - Ability to prepare a schedule of activities and anticipate scheduling conflicts; - Ability to plan, develop, and implement effective childhood and youth programs and activities.