Camp Counselors
Calling all creative, fun-loving and enthusiastic types looking for an amazing opportunity! The REALM Creative Academy is looking to hire a few talented camp counselors for an amazingly fun, dynamic and unique camp! If you are interested in joining our team, please see the qualifications below.
Qualifications:
• Loves kids
• Demonstrated experience working with children
• Ability to teach and lead various recreational activities
• Excellent character, integrity and adaptability
• Ability to communicate and work with a variety of age and skill levels
• The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Pass a CA State run background check.
• Completed one year of college and at least 18 years of age
• Need to be available for training which will be announced.
Counselor Responsibilities:
• Take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of campers
• Learn the interests and unique greatness of each camper
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for group problem solving
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success while at camp
• Set a good example for campers in all areas, including cleanliness, punctuality, clean-up chores, rules, and sportsmanship
• Guide campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities
• Supervise, assist instructors and actively participate in all aspects of the campers’ day.
• Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
AND THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES YOU MUST POSSESS…
• Tons of energy (and we mean tons!!)
• Be a hit with every kid you met and have a pocketful of games and an arsenal of silly faces
• Know that leading a group of kids is the most exhausting, absolute best job in the world
• The ability to reflect on your experience to become an even better version of your best self, every day.
• Contagious joyful enthusiasm!
• The ability to give “warm fuzzies” on a daily basis (please ask if you’re curious)
• A desire to have fun!!!!