Metairie, LA-Bissonet Country Club-Counselor-in-Training *Age 14

The main function of the Counselor-in-Training is to assist Camp Director, Camp Leadership and Counselors with certain summer with certain duties during summer camp. Also, CIT’s are responsible for the safety and welfare of all campers during camp hours.

Position Availability: End of May through the first week of August. Up to 20 hours of training & meetings prior to camp, during the off-season - April - May.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the safety and welfare of campers assigned to your group.
• Help assemble and organize group for activities.
• Conduct all scheduled activities.
• Follow a daily schedule as directed by a supervisor or Camp Director.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Help supervise campers on all field trips.
• Help take a head count and call roll before each departure from camp and each departure from field trips.
• Help assist the counselors with swimming and structured water games as directed.
• Engage campers in scheduled activities; motivate and encourage participation.
• Help organize group for on-campus events and arrive on time for all events.
• Report all camper illness or injuries and treat with first aid as needed.
• Assist in the dismissal of campers.
• Escort campers to aftercare, bus area, or carpool according to dismissal procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Required to follow all rules, regulations and procedures listed in the Counselor Handbook.
• Required to attend all assigned orientations, trainings, and set-ups prior to the beginning of camp.
• Be prepared to work in different areas of camp, working with a group, swimming lessons, kitchen, clean-up, arts/crafts, assisting in the office.
• Understand that you will be evaluated every week during camp.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Must be physically and mentally able to meet the challenges of navigating and working in destination-based facilities.

Reporting and Relationships:

The Counselor-in-Training of a Kidcam Camp reports to their direct Supervisor, and the Director.

Extent of Public Contact:

• Greet parents in the morning.
• Open car doors during carpool.
• Maintain a professional attitude when attending off-and on-campus field trips.
• Maintain a positive rapport with campers, parents, camp Director, and all other camp location personnel.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to swim.
• Experience working with children or groups of children.
• Must be willing to work well in a team environment.
• Must be willing to be fully engaged with campers in various activities.
• Must be willing to commit to the entire summer session.

Key Competencies:

• Age: 14
• A problem solver! You think fast on your feet and prioritize quickly.
• Ability to remain optimistic.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible & creative to the ever-changing world of summer camp.
• Patient & Responsible
• Have a positive attitude & work well with others.
• Willingness to ask for help when needed from supervisor and director with a willingness to grow and expand your skills and experience.
• Looking to acquire skills to take you to the next level, whether it is college/career.