Position Summary

Unit Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Unit Counselor is responsible for teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the campin order tomeet the intended camper outcomes.
  • Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers and unit aids through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
  • Assure campers are properly supervised at all times .
  • Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
  • Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities.
  • Provide and guide girls choices for activities, meals and downtime.
  • Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
  • Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
  • Assist in program areas such as waterfront, target sports, cooking, nature, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
  • Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs , and daily check ins.
  • Ensure that campers travel to receive any scheduled medications as directed by the Camp Director.
  • Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems and discuss with the camp director when appropriate.
  • Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
  • Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
  • Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including building relationships, giving choices, flexibility, sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.

Other Job Duties

• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
• Participate and complete all summer camp training modules.
• Attend staff meetings and assist in the setup and closure of summer camp facility and all program areas.

Relationships

• Build positive and supportive relationships with other staff, leaders, and girls that build trust and courage, confidence, and character to help the world to be a better place.

Equipment Used

Unit Counselors may be asked to use walkie talkies, camera equipment, fire protection equipment,