Resort Summer Camp Counselor – Portofino

Junior Counselor

Highly motivated, interactive individual to assist with kids' club events at Resort Portofino. Tie dye, crafts, activities, and watching children ages 5 - 12 years old.

Summary of the main function/purpose of the position:

The junior counselor is a high school student who will assist the supervisor and senior counselor in implementing all activities and programs designed by the director. The junior counselor is not to be left unattended with the children and will be on call status if registration is low.

Key principal duties/responsibilities (5-8):

• Be an assistant to the Supervisor & Senior Counselors
• Help organize and implement all games and activities
• Demonstrate all activities and games
• Make sure all children are accounted for and are participating in activities
• Prep table and serve drinks
• Help in the setup and breakdown of all activities
• Paint faces, paint nails, assist with tie dye, and assist with crafts

Occasional duties or projects which may be performed at irregular intervals:

First Aid for Children

Other duties assigned by the management

Lifting up to 50lbs

Accountability: Areas in which the position is accountable/responsible:

Records

Safety: Make sure all children are accounted for and are safely transported to and from activities

Customer Service: Make sure all children have an enjoyable, memorable experience in the camp and that all owners/guests feel secure and confident when leaving children with the camp.

Dept. Specific: hands-on management

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervise children

Educational and/or equivalent in experience requirements:

Seeking a high school diploma

Specialized or technical educational requirements:

CPR

AED

First Aid

Specialized equipment or machines used in the course of the duties of the position:

Adventures Cove, and Adventures Beach equipment.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly participates in regular physical activity and may be lifting or carrying equipment for specific activities. The physical demands are pretty extensive, and one must be able to keep children entertained and engage in activities and sports planned for the children.

Work Environment:

Indoor 20%, Outdoor 80%.

Additional Remarks:

Ability to work with minimum supervision and a high degree of autonomy.