Daycamp Directors and Counselors

Company: KE Camps
Location: Nantucket
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Daycamp Directors and Counselors
KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 160 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving them an incredible amount of support. As a staff member, we guarantee you will feel a part of the KE Camps Team!
As an Assistant Director, you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your Camp Director with a variety of daily tasks, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for your campers. Our Assistant Director interacts with our campers throughout the entire day, helping them make friends, try new things, and generally caring for their well-being. The role of an Assistant Director is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.
Assistant Director Qualities
--- Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
--- Knowledge in the area of program planning
--- Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
--- Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day's worth of activities
--- Prior experience working with children in a leadership position
--- Effective communication skills and public speaking ability
--- Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
--- CPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer begins
Assistant Director Responsibilities
--- Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
--- Work with, and assist in the supervision of, counselors in a supportive manner
--- Assist Director in program planning, camper management and day-to-day camp logistics
--- Complete and submit daily and weekly administrative tasks electronically
--- Greet families and campers upon arrival and help orientate them to camp
--- Establish rules with campers and staff and review emergency procedures
--- Manage parent expectations by knowing your campers and conversing with parents at pick-up and drop-off times
--- Assist Director in managing any non-staff issues that may arise including, but not limited to, camper behavior issues, parent complains, etc.
As a Camp Counselor, you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your Camp Director with a variety of daily tasks, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for your campers. Our Counselors interact with our campers throughout the entire day, helping them make friends, try new things, and generally caring for their well-being. The role of a Counselor is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.
Camp Counselor Qualities
--- Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
--- Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
--- Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day's worth of activities
--- Prior experience working with children
--- Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
--- Entering first year of college, or equivalent
--- CPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer begins
Camp Counselor Responsibilities
--- Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
--- Cooperate with fellow Counselors and Camp Director
--- Greet families and campers upon arrival
--- Support Camp Director in establishing rules and emergency procedures with campers
--- Participate in all camp activities
--- Help out where needed and lead activities when asked to by the Camp Director

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to ---.---------------.--- and click "Work At Camp". Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

We are hiring at multiple locations throughout the Cape Cod and nearby area. Positions are available at:

The Westmoor Club in Nantucket, MA. Camp will run from June 20, 2022 to August 26, 2022 - staff members should have their own housing on the island and must be available to work the majority, if not full, camp season.

The Club at New Seabury in Mashpee, MA. Camp will run from June 27, 2022 to August 12, 2022 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.

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