Lead Camp Counselor (Summer 2025)

• Must love the outdoors, positive leadership, and kids
• Provide supervision, instruction, and ongoing assistance to camp counselors
• A strong, positive leader who can manage 2-4 counselors and up to 15-30 kids per group
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Responsible for seamless, safe, and fun field trips off-property
• Assign/oversee staff tasks (set up/take down of equipment/supplies, opening/closing, etc.)
• Maintain a current inventory of supplies and assist the Family Activities Coordinator with ordering.
• Ability to coach children in behavior protocols
• Responsible for the general safety, development, growth, and skill achievement of campers
• Lead, engage, and implement program curriculum, activities, and experiences.
• Maintain a level of professionalism while encouraging a fun, playful, and positive camp environment.
• Provide a daily experience of inclusion and support for both camp counselors and camper.s
• Closely supervise children during all activities, including lunch, field trips, and walking to and from events, knowing where all members of your group are always.
• Meet and communicate with parents and guardians during  check-in and check-out
• Ensure the safety of the facility and equipment during your preparation for all activities.
• Ensure that all camp locations are clean and trash-free before leaving for the day.
• Ensure that every child leaves with an authorized person as indicated by camper check-in and checkout forms provided
• Be willing and ready to help any outside vendor or instructor with their program.
• Report and document all emergency or injury situations to the  Family Activities Coordinator and/or YouthPrograms Manager.
• Communicate constantly and openly with the Youth Programs Manager and Family Activities Coordinator, fellow counselors, and other ambassadors.
• Attend all trainings and meetings.
• Provide support for all daily Family Barn operations
• Performing other appropriate tasks as assigned while maintaining professional composure
• Be drug and alcohol-free while on property and during hours of employment
  
  KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1-2 years of experience working with children.
• Ability to interact and develop positive relationships within the organization.
• Maintain high ethical and moral standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and guest service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 18+ years old
• CPR and Lifeguard Certified preferred (training may be available upon hire)
• Outdoor experience is a plus

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 1 year in a youth-related position
• First Aid/CPR/AED preferred (course may be available upon hire)

•  Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment utilizing various technologies such as telephone, computer, web, voice, teleconferencing, e-mail, etc.
•  Ability to sit for up to 3 hours at a time
• Ability to to be exposed to sun and other outdoor elements for up to 3 hours at a time
•  Ability to walk and stand up to 3 hours at a time
• Ability to run, jump, and swim
•  Ability to safely bend, kneel, twist, grip, and carry as part of the above duties  

WAGE RANGE: $24.50 - $26.50 per hour 

Martis Camp Club is an equal-opportunity employer