Clearwater Camp Foundation, Inc.
Job Description
Position:
Classification:
Reports to:
Activity/Cabin Counselor
Nonexempt (Seasonal)
Unit Head and/or Activity Head and Executive Director
Position Purpose: The Activity/Cabin Counselor is responsible for guiding, supervising, and
organizing campers in the cabin, in activities, on trips, and throughout camp so as to meet the
goals of Clearwater Camp.
Responsibilities:
1. Each Activity/Cabin Counselor will live with and be responsible for a cabin group.
2. She will teach or assist in teaching one or more assigned activities.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in the cabin.
 Live in a cabin with campers, sharing time with and creating a positive camper
group.
 Ensure that campers are properly supervised at all times and that all established
camp policies are observed.
 Supervise daily living, including waking girls up and putting them to bed at night,
overseeing campers’ personal hygiene, and counseling homesick campers.
 Communicate effectively with co-counselors, including working together to provide
consistent, positive discipline.
 Actively work to help campers develop friendships, demonstrate respect for others,
and grow in leadership and responsibility.
 Complete all assigned reports, record keeping, and parent communications as
assigned.
2. Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout camp for campers and
staff.
 Provide for the physical, psychological, and emotional care of each camper within
your supervision, including recognition of personal health needs.
 Assist campers with personal, interpersonal, and health issues, and discuss with
Camp Nurse, supervisor, and/or Executive Director when appropriate.
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Ensure that campers and staff follow all established safety procedures for activities
throughout camp, including providing a safety orientation, safety checking
equipment, and ensuring the proper use of equipment.
3. Develop and deliver program that is fun, engaging, and appropriate for the age
and ability of campers.
 Plan and teach progressive activities designed to accommodate different ages,
abilities, and interests, including rainy day activities.
 Follow all established objectives, progressions, procedures and safety regulations.
 Continuously evaluate the success of the program and adjust activities accordingly.
 Model good sportsmanship, cooperation, spirit, and effort.
 Participate in the maintenance, inventory, and care of equipment and supplies
used in camp activities.
 Plan, organize and/or supervise special cabin, unit or camp activities and trips as
delegated by the Unit Head or Program Director.
4. Manage and care for the physical facilities and equipment in cabin and activity
area.
 Maintain in good condition all assigned program equipment.
 Ensure the security of program facilities when not in use, including but not limited
to swimming and boating areas, archery range, and pottery kiln.
 Conduct daily check of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good
repair. Immediately report maintenance and/or equipment concerns and any
hazards to supervisor.
 Responsible for seeing that cabin, unit and activity areas are cleaned daily
according to established procedures.
Qualifications:
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Must be at least 19 years of age or have completed one year of college.
Current certification in the program area or documented training and experience.
Current certification in CPR and First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First
Responder where required.
Current Waterfront Lifeguard certification where required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 Training and experience in teaching the designated activity to children.
 Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions.
 Ability to adapt and adjust activities depending upon weather, schedule changes,
etc.
Physical Aspects of the Position:
 Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and
provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
 Ability to observe camper behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce appropriate
safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply approved behaviormanagement techniques.
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Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate
safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management
techniques.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other
hazards related to the activity.
Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be
able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and
possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of
campers.
Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to prepare and communicate
appropriate camper activities/program.
Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in
the facility available.
Capable of carrying out tasks with daily exposure to the sun, heat, cold, and other
environmental conditions.
Application Instructions
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Visit the Clearwater Camp for Girls website, and fill out an application:
https://clearwater.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App
Contact info@clearwatercamp.org or call 800-399-5030 for more information
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