Camp Counselor Job Description Template

Job Brief

We are looking for a Camp Counselor to supervise young campers and make sure they learn and have fun.

Responsibilities

• Plan outdoor activities or sports for groups of campers
• Create 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

Requirements

• 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
• You may need to pass a drug or background test according to local laws