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Category: | General Counselor |
Date Posted: | 2012-01-26 |
Last Modified: | 2012-03-09 |
Job Title: | Counselor |
Job Location: | Chester Springs, Newtown Square, Haverford, Chestn, Pennsylvania |
Number of Openings: | 30 |
Job Code: | 3739 |
Job Description
Position Summary:
A Counselor is responsible for the
supervision of campers, promoting and actively participating in all camp
activities, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a
positive role model for campers.
Position
Objective/Purpose:
We are seeking motivated team members who believe deeply in the organization’s
mission and who display a record of achievement in effective supervision &
management of youth as it pertains to this position, building positive
relationships and ensuring the safety and well-being of people of all ages.
Position Scope
Factors:
Counselors are employed at the following
camps;
·
Mini Camp: 3 year olds (Haverford
School & Episcopal Academy locations only)
·
Day Camp: 4 – 8 year olds
·
Senior Camp: 9 – 15 year olds
·
Dream Camp: 6 – 9 year olds (Trinity
College & Girard College locations only)
Essential Job
Responsibilities
- Group
supervision of campers with attention to: behavior and group management,
health, safety, security, and personal and skill development
- Promote and
actively participate in all camper activities & projects
- Work
effectively with co-counselors and collaborate on daily responsibilities
- Teach or
assist with camp programs
- Complete
assigned paperwork
- Serve as a
positive role model to campers
- Follow the
ESF Code and maintain the ESF Look at all times
- Exhibit ESF Core Values at all times and to adhere to all
company policies
- Have fun
10.
Other responsibilities as assigned
Position
Competencies for Success
1.
Understand and support the mission of
the organization
- Commitment to the growth and
development of youth
3.
The ability to work effectively with
others in all levels of the organization in a professional manner
4.
Positive
attitude
- Patient,
caring and creative
- Commitment to producing
consistent, high-quality work
- Excellent judgment, ability to
identify problems and works quickly to find solutions
- Flexible,
adaptive and a Team player
- Desire to
make a difference in the life of a child
Experience
Requirements
- Previous
experience working with children, examples include but are not limited to;
babysitting, academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer,
classroom assistant, religious education teacher
- Previous
camp counselor experience (preferred)
Education
Requirements
1.
Minimum
of 18 years of age
2.
High
School Graduate pursuing college degree
Other Skill
Requirements
- Outstanding communication skills which
include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct
written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers,
their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community
Reporting
Relationship(s)
1.
Reports directly to and takes
direction from Camp Director. May also take direction from and is overall
accountable to the Site Director.
Working
Conditions and Physical Requirements
1.
Ability
to push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of 35Ibs
- Endurance
to work outside and on your feet for 6-8 hours per day
- Ability
to respond to emergency situations which may require running (up to 1
mile in some cases) and climbing stairs.
- Good
physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities
associated with this position
ESF, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply
Job Criteria
Type of Position: | Part-Time Temporary |
Starting Date: | 0000-00-00 |
Salary: | $ |
Experience Required (years): | Entry-Level |
Education Required: | Bachelors |
Room and Board Provided: | No |
Transportation Provided: | No |
Certifications Required
None
Camp Profile and Contact
Contact Name: | Emilia Mocarski |
Camp Name: | ESF |
Camp Focus: | General Interest Camp |
Camp Profile: | ESF is far more than just a summer job. ESF is about people and making a difference everyday. As a candidate for a position in one of our unique camps, you have the opportunity to make an everlasting impact upon children. Road to the best summer EVER! // |
Street Address: | 750 E. Haverford Road |
City: | Chester Springs, Newtown Square, Haverford, Chestn |
State/Province: | Pennsylvania |
Zip/Postal Code: | 19010 |
Country: | USA |
Telephone Number: | 866-721-6363 |
Fax Number: | |
Camp or Job Web Site URL: | jobs-esfcamps.icims.com |
Preferred Method of Contact: | Apply On-line |