Cabin Counselor: Camp Burnt Gin
This position is responsible for the supervision and daily care for up to eight campers with physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. This includes but not limited to:
- Explain safety regulations and camp policies to campers and create a safe environment for all camp residents.
- Live in a cabin with campers, assure campers are supervised at all times, and promote socialization skills, as well as adjust to camp life.
- Assist campers with activities of daily living which may include, feeding, bathing, changing, and/or other hygiene related tasks.
- Guide campers through the daily camp schedule, while providing assistance in all activities so each camper can fully participate.
Other responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Participate in a weeklong staff orientation/training.
- Assist with the task required to open and close camp, and the daily activities required to maintain a clean facility.
- Attend staff meetings when not on cabin duty.
- Participate in all aspects of Camp Burnt Gin programing such as singing during mealtimes, morning motivation and movement, committee work, mid-morning activities, swimming and boating, and evening programs.
- Create awards to be presented to campers, write parent letter to be sent to camper’s parents and/or guardians, and do an evaluation form for camper’s charts
Requirements to qualify for this position are:
- Being at least high school graduate and/or 18 years of age.
- Possess the ability and willingness to be a positive role model, desire to work with children in an outdoor setting, and embody the camp's core values: Committing to a Culture of Safety, Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence and Advancing Equity.
- Possess good judgment, visual and auditory ability to supervise campers and/identify/respond to any environmental hazard or emergency.
- Be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups, respecting social and cultural diversity, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Have the ability to provide assistance with activities of daily living, and ability to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds.