Counselor - Kingswood Day Camp
Cranbrook Educational Community
Location
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Salary
$17 / HOUR
Quick overview
Counselors are responsible for supervising campers and ensuring their safety during all daily activities and transitions. They also lead creative and enriching experiences to foster growth and engagement among campers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma and previous childcare experience. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, and parents are required.
Job description
Counselor – Kingswood Day Camp
- Kingswood campers explore Cranbrook's 319-acre campus of playing fields, woods, rivers, lakes, and gardens.
- They participate in a full schedule that includes swimming, music, sports, drama, arts, yoga, dance, science, nature, archery, canoeing, and tennis.
- These opportunities provide time for growth and emphasize cooperative team efforts.
- Field trips and events add to our camp experience.
- At Kingswood, diversity is celebrated, and personal talents are nurtured by exploring a wide variety of unique cultural, educational, and enrichment activities.
- It is a time for campers to explore, make new friends, and have fun together!
- For more information regarding this camp, please click here: Cranbrook Schools Kingswood Camp [https://schools.cranbrook.edu/camps--cranbrook/day-camps/kingswood-camp]
Duties
Interact with families and campers (girls, 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
- Discounts for grandchildren