Camp Counselor

Being a Summer Camp Staffer is an opportunity to influence the future. For some, it will bring a lifetime of friendships. It is a job that will seem too fun to be true at times, and it will challenge you to your limits at others. Without a doubt, by the time August arrives, you will have matured and grown as much as the young lives you have impacted. That’s the magic of Camp Toccoa.

Camp Fire Georgia is a youth development organization that has been engaging youth through our summer camps, after school programs, teen leadership opportunities, and community events since 1923. Helping young people become who they want to be takes time and encouragement. It takes paying attention to what sparks a passion. At Camp Fire, that’s what we do. We help youth discover the exceptional people they are, now! Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities

• Room and Board Provided

• On-the-job training

• Casual work attire

• Lively atmosphere

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must be a high school graduate or currently enrolled in high school

• Ability to work with children between ages of 6 to 17 years old

• Dependable: this is a commitment for the full summer program dates outlined below

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of peers toward common goals

• Ability to work outdoors and maintain a safe environment for campers

• Ability to take direction, problem-solve, and understand when to ask for assistance

• Complete the following training prior to staff training: First Aid, CPR-AED. Optional training includes Climbing Tower, Lifeguarding, Wilderness First Aid

General Responsibilities: Supervise and direct campers in assigned cabin in camp programming and activities, prioritizing camper engagement, fun, and most importantly, camper and personal safety.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Live with a group of 6-8 youth, guiding them in adjusting to camp life and activities

• Interpret and ensure safety and health regulations for campers. Watch for signs of illness and/or fatigue, reporting these to the camp nurse. Instruct campers to emergency procedures such as fire drills, evacuation plans, etc.

• Supervise the campers’ day, including wake up, Kapers (camp chores), getting to and from all activities, Turtle Time (rest period), hygiene, preparing for nighttime, and after-hours duties as assigned.

• Plan and participate in cabin, unit, and All-Camp activities with your cabin.

• Supervise a table at mealtimes.

• Lead or assist with program activities as scheduled (training provided).

• Ensure camper safety during program activities

• Be responsible for and with equipment and supplies

• Prepare and submit reports, such as Accident/Incident Reports, Equipment or Maintenance Repairs, Camper Surveys, etc.

• Be flexible in cabin and camper assignments or activity assignments

• Other duties as needed during the summer

Other information: Camp Toccoa is a residential camp. Camp Owanyake is a day camp which runs concurrently with residence camp. You may be assigned to either camp on a given week, although effort is made to minimize reassignment and honor preferences. If assigned to the day camp, there will still be expectations of participation and tasks that carry into the evening, just as for residence camp staff.