KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 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 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
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
Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not required)
Help out where needed and lead activities when asked to by the Camp Director
Complete other duties, as assigned
Benefits of Working with KE Camps
Build Critical Skills - You will gain skills sought after by employers. 21st Century Skills such as creativity, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, organization, planning and communication are just a few of the strengths you'll build throughout the summer.
Networking Opportunities - You will build professional contacts with other staff and camp alumni. You'll have the opportunity to create connections that can provide a link to future internships and job opportunities in a variety of careers.
Hands on Leadership Experience - You will supervise a group of campers, lead programs and positively influence the next generation. This is a hands-on leadership experience in which you will engage in active decision-making, behavior management, and team development.
We are actively seeking a Lifeguard to help oversee our swimming activities.
Camp Lifeguard Qualities
Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers while in or around the pool at all times
Responsible, Dependable, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
Current certification in lifeguard training or equivalent
Current certification in first aid and CPR (advanced certification may be required based on camp location and site of delivery of aquatic program)
Prior experience working with children
Prior experience in Lifeguarding and/or Swim related instruction, preferred
Camp Lifeguard Responsibilities
Supervise and guard all swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed
Assist Camp Director/Staff with any pool related responsibilities as needed included but not limited to camper swim assessments
Warn swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforce pool regulations and water safety policies
Direct swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions
Provide rescues as needed
Administer first aid in the event of injury, rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administer CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary
Evaluate conditions and monitor weather reports for safety and initiate aquatics emergency action plan as required
Inspect pool facilities, equipment, and water as well as maintain a clean environment in and around the pool area to ensure that they are safe and useable
Complete other duties, as assigned
All applicants must have up to date Lifeguard Certifications prior to starting work.
Our camp is located at Talking Rock Club in Prescott, AZ. Camp will run Monday-Friday during the weeks of June 24, July 8 and July 15 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season. This lifeguard position has a working schedule of 10 - 15 hours per week or can be paired with a more consistent Camp Counselor role.
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