Base Camp Counselor

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Base Camp Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will provide a safe and engaging environment for youth, facilitating activities and ensuring a positive experience for all participants. Your passion for working with young people and your ability to foster community will be key to your success.  

Responsibilities: 

• Supervision: Monitor and supervise youth participants during activities to ensure safety and adherence to center policies. 
• Activity Coordination: Assist int he planning, organizing, and leading of recreational and educational activities, including sports, arts and crafts, games, and workshops. 
• Engagement: Foster positive relationships with youth, encouraging participation and inclusivity while promoting teamwork and respect. 
• Facility Maintenance: Assist in maintaining a clean and organized environment, including equipment setup and cleanup after activities. 
• Conflict Resolution: Address any behavioral issues or conflicts among participants in a fair and constructive manner. 
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between youth, parents, and staff, providing updates on activities and addressing any concerns. 

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be over the age of 16 years old.
• Ability to work full-time, including weekends and holidays.
• Physically capable of sitting, standing, and lifting children daily.
• High levels of patience, empathy, and creativity.
• Background check clearance through the Department of Health and Welfare or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to completing the annual IdahoSTARS training (12 hours).
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong computer skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED
 

Preferred Skills and Qualities

• Strong understanding of child development principles and the ability to employ positive redirection and behavior management.
• Team-oriented, communicative, and responsive to the needs of children, families, and team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining engagement and enthusiasm throughout daily routines and activities.
• Previous childcare experience working in a childcare setting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to do basic arithmetic.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to identify problems and derive possible solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent bending, climbing, kneeling squatting, twisting/turning from waist and pushing/pulling objects.
• Will be working with hands and fingers, lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds horizontally and vertically on a regular basis.
• Near and far vision as well as good depth perception and color vision are important. Frequent use of senses.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• able to work in fluctuating temperatures.

WORK ENVIROMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are reprehensive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.         

• Weekend and holiday work will be required
• Hazardous Weather