A Camp Counselor, or Summer Camp Counselor, is responsible for supervising campers and keeping them safe. Their duties include teaching children and teenagers outdoor and recreational skills, overseeing and planning camp activities and learning and implementing emergency protocol efforts to ensure the protection of campers.
A Camp Counselor should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Camp Counselor should be able to execute:
- Organizing team games such as soccer, softball and basketball, explaining the rules and acting as referee or umpire throughout the game
- Leading activities such as crafts and art, demonstrating various techniques and encouraging children to come up with ideas
- Communicating with parents, providing updates where required and answering questions about the camp
- Checking on children with medical needs to ensure they have taken any required medication
- Providing guidance, motivation and support all camp visitors
A competitive Camp Counselor will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- First aid training to be able to respond to minor injuries or illnesses
- Health and safety knowledge to help keep all campers safe
- Excellent communication skills to convey camp procedures to all visitors
- Leadership skills to guide and motivate campers throughout their stay
- Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with campers under their care
