Counselor - Cranbrook Day Camp
Cranbrook Educational Community
Location
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Salary
$17 / HOUR
Quick overview
Counselors are responsible for supervising campers throughout the day, ensuring their safety during all indoor and outdoor activities. They must also lead enriching experiences and interact with families in a positive and nurturing manner.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma and previous childcare experience. Preferred qualifications include being at least 18 years old and having college experience or prior camp employment.
Job description
Counselor – Cranbrook Day Camp
Cranbrook campers enjoy a rotating schedule of activities throughout the week including arts & crafts, science, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, swimming in Williams Natatorium, and various other indoor and outdoor activities. This camp offers an opportunity for boys to act and learn to react in different social settings and situations. Our camp motto, chanted each morning, is Be Kind, Show Respect, and Have Good Character. For more information regarding this camp, please click here: Cranbrook Schools Cranbrook Camp [https://schools.cranbrook.edu/camps--cranbrook/day-camps/cranbrook-camp]
Duties
Interact with families and campers (boys, grades 2-9) in a positive, nurturing and enriching manner. Supervise and be accountable for campers during the camp day including pick-up/drop-off, classroom and outdoor activities, lunchtime, transitions, and downtime. Lead enriching and creative experiences when assigned. Manage campers in all activities and while moving about campus to ensure consistent engagement and safety for each camper. Provide enriching and creative growth experiences within the camp activities.
Qualifications
High school diploma; childcare experience; superior problem-solving skills and ability to relate with campers, staff, and parents.
Preferred
18+ years of age; currently attending or graduated from college; camp employment experience.
Timeframe
Orientation begins the week of June 9. Camp runs Monday-Friday, June 15-August 7, with pack-away on August 8.
Wage
$16.50 per hour.
Benefits
Lunch provided; discounts for children/grandchildren.
Benefits
- Lunch provided
- Discounts for children/grandchildren