Qualifications to become staff

One year of college completed or equivalent age (unless completed our CIT2 Program)
First Aid and CPR preferred
Certification or sufficient experience and knowledge in an activity to safely teach campers
Excellent role model for children: high moral standards, outstanding character and integrity
Neat and professional appearance: no tattoos or body piercing
Must agree to a criminal background check

Teach designated activity to groups of campers
Develop and carry out lesson plans for different age groups and skill levels
Instruct campers in emergency procedures
Maintain equipment in good working order
Be responsible for a cabin of campers and supervise them during wake-up, cabin clean-up, mealtimes, rest hour and bedtime
Provide a safe environment for campers and self
Lead small and large group activities
Supervise campers’ participation in structured and unstructured activities
Nurture each camper’s development of social skills and self-esteem
Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers
Interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations
Appropriately model behavior and use positive behavior management techniques: enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
Carry out other duties as designated

Must possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
Be able to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques as trained by camp
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity
Able to assist campers in a case of emergency

All counselors are responsible to their Unit Head