Summer Camp Counselor at Outdoor Adventure and Mythology Day Camp
Title: Camp Counselor
Employment Status: Exempt/Seasonal
Reports to: Camp Director
Summary:
Plato Learning operates outdoor mythology-based day camps for kids ages 7-15. They create a world where monsters, myth, and magic transport kids out of the mortal realm into one where they are empowered to develop new skills, take risks, solve problems, and ultimately become Heroes. Now in ten locations spanning from NYC to California, Plato Learning uses actors, live-action role-play, and physically and mentally engaging activities to bring myths to life. Are you ready to join the team and accept our call to adventure?
We are seeking to hire energetic and creative leaders to serve as Camp Counselors at all camp locations, including Manhattan, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Staten Island, NY; West Orange, NJ; Washington, D.C.; Richmond, VA; Philadelphia, PA; Glendale, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and San Francisco, CA. Counselors are responsible for leading a cabin of 7-15 year-old camper demigods on their weekly camp journey through the wild, magical world of mythology, and for developing them into the heroes they were destined to become.
Candidates must be able to work full-time during the summer season. All counselors are required to participate in an online and in-person training prior to the start of camp. Please review the following website for more details about the start and end dates for the summer season by camp location: https://camphalfbloodbklyn.com/camplocations/. This is a recurring summer position perfect for current college students and high school graduates. This is a temporary, seasonal position and does not include benefits or paid leave.
COVID NOTICE: Our COVID-19 Policies and Procedures will be updated periodically to reflect all mandated state and federal health & safety regulations. All camps will operate in-person in 2021.
Schedule:
- Virtual Training May 24-28
- In-Person Training 1 week before Camp Season Starts (varies by location)
- Full-time during Camp Season (varies by location)
- See Location and Schedule Details Here: https://camphalfbloodbklyn.com/camplocations/
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate a cabin – a group of 8-12 campers
- Ensure children's safety, manage children's behavior, and model constructive participation in all daily activities
- Teach elective classes (specialty class) multiple times each week
- Act as a role model and mentor for campers and staff by modeling constructive participation in all daily activities
- Work directly with camp staff to actively engage with storytelling and character building with campers; act as a guide for assigned cabin on weekly adventures
- Engage in role play, and perform in character as needed during each guided adventure
- Work closely with Camp Director to ensure the safety of all children
- Facilitate camper check-in and check-out, and communicate effectively and professionally with parents
- Support with morning camp set-up as needed
- Participate in online and in-person training sessions before camp begins
- Report directly to Camp Director during the camp season and collaborate with Assistant Director
Required Skills & Abilities:
- A passion for creating a fun, creative, and positive camp experience for campers and staff
- Willingness to engage creatively with story, campers, actors, adventure, and fun
- Committed to building a safe camper community
- An honest, clear, and effective communicator and collaborative team-builder
- Able to communicate clearly, maturely and compassionately with parents and families
- Able to demonstrate professionalism and accountability
- Flexible when met with changing work needs and demands
- Often taking initiative to analyze and solve problems, and suggest solutions
- Organized with an eye for detail
- Open to feedback with a desire to grow professionally
- Able to maintain a high standard of ethics, integrity and confidentiality, as well as an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm all day, every day, for the entirety of the camp season
- Comply with Plato Learning’s procedures and applicable state and federal policies and procedures
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, running, kneeling outdoors
Qualifications:
- At least 18 years old
- At least 2 years of experience working with kids in a camp or equivalent educational setting
- A high school graduate or GED by the start of work
- Completed 1 year of college or equivalent professional experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a camp or educational setting
- Interest and skills in one or more of the following: literature, literacy, drama, theater arts, storytelling, music, visual arts, science & nature studies, fencing, combat, martial arts
- Knowledge and passion for Storytelling & Mythology is a MUST
- Must have read at least one book in the Percy Jackson series; additional knowledge/interest in the Rick Riordan literary universe is a highly valued
- CPR/First Aid certified- trained (recertification will be provided if current certification expires before Summer 2021)
- Pass Federal Background Checks
Application:
Please visit https://camphalfbloodbklyn.com/work-with-us/ to fill out an application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified of the next steps.