Seasonal Camp Counselor - Charley Taylor Recreation Center - Summer 2026

Camp Counselors for the Charley Taylor Recreation Center - Summer 2026

• Must be mature, enthusiastic, imaginative, energetic, creative, have strong leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  
• Ability to work effectively in a TEAM environment.
  
  
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and mediation skills.
  
  
• Ability to motivate and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques.
  
  
• Working knowledge of company safety protocols and ability to administer minor medical care.
  
  
• Leadership, alertness, and patience.
  
  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to last minute changes.
  
  
• Physical stamina and ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  
  
• Ability to withstand working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
  
  
• Must be able to lift, pull, push or drag up to 60 pounds of equipment, i.e. ice chest, supply boxes, inventory.
  
  
• Commit to the seasonal schedule.
  
  
• Must be able to attend camp counselor orientation and training prior to the first day of camp.

• Provides high-quality programming and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants ages 6-15.
  
  
• Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
  
  
• Organizes and leads various small and large group activities.
  
  
• Ensures cleanliness of the site, sweeping, mopping, throwing away trash, cleaning up after activities.
  
  
• Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports and daily attendance.
  
  
• Mediates any campers’ disputes.
  
  
• Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, always including the whereabouts of your campers.
  
  
• Providing positive and enthusiastic customer service to all Members and guests.
  
  
• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and be confident in the water.
  
  
• Ability to use sound judgement in handling disciple issue with campers, and to make quick decisions to ensure safety of all.
  
  
• Accompany groups on field trips.

• Experience: Working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred and cash handling a plus.
  • Current lnfant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid with AED certification or ability to attend training upon employment offer.
  • Camp, youth programs, recreation, or working with children experience preferred, but not required.