Group Leader - Leadership Role at Summer Camp, Pocono Springs
At Pocono Springs, we staff our camp with outstanding people who are dedicated to working with children and creating an atmosphere of family, spirit, and excitement. If you have a passion for life and a desire to impact the lives of children by helping them be their best selves and to also grow as an individual yourself, Pocono Springs is the right place for you. Being a camp counselor is not only one of the most important and rewarding jobs you will ever have — it’s the hardest job that you will ever love!
DATE REQUIREMENTS: June 15th - July 31st, 2021
GROUP LEADER JOB DESCRIPTION:
At Pocono Springs our Group Leaders, or Campus Leaders as we call them, are a vital part of our "Leadership Team".
Pocono Springs is looking for dynamic young professionals to join our Leadership Staff this summer. A Group Leader (also called a Campus Leader) at Pocono Springs is responsible for the success of 30-40 campers and 10-20 college-aged staff. This is the perfect opportunity for a young educator who is looking to continue their personal growth whilst having an amazing adventure this summer!
• Oversee a specific age group of campers, with approximately 30-45 campers and 10-20 college-age staff.
• Ensure that campers are being well taken care of, both physically and emotionally.
• Know the special needs of each camper, dietary, medical, social and emotional etc.
• Provide additional support to counselors who are dealing with “issues” such as bullying, homesickness or group dynamics.
• Be a presence with your campers in activities and in the cabin. Build relationships with them beyond just being an adult supervisor.
• Provide ongoing training, guidance, and regular feedback to counselors.
• Provide outstanding customer service to our campers, staff and parents.
• Communicate all parent correspondence to Head Counselor and Camp Directors.
• Partner with program staff, providing them with support, extra hands, ideas and feedback where appropriate.
• Serve as an essential adult presence / role-model and influence for all campers and counselors.
Salary for the Six Week summer is $2800, which includes room & board, laundry, uniform, and more!