Charlottesville Waldorf School

Faculty/Staff Job Description

Job Title:  Summer Camp Counselor, Hourly Employee

Duration:  Six summer weeks plus planning

Work Hours:  8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday through Friday 

Areas of Responsibility:

The summer staff counselors are to provide a leadership role in a day camp program. Counselors should express a true love and appreciation for outdoors and natural creation, and be able to work in an outdoor environment for long periods of time. He/she must have the ability to lift and carry equipment up to 35 pounds. (cooler, program equipment, etc), have the ability to observe and assess camper safety in all situations, and maintain high energy levels and enthusiasm for prolonged periods throughout the day. All staff members must be able to complete orientation and training, and complete a background check prior to the start of camp. The counselor should seek to understand the campers he/she works with and use the uniqueness of the camp setting and program to help fulfill the Summer at Waldorf mission which states: Our mission is to provide children with a summer camp experience that celebrates childhood, nature, artistic expression, and friendship.  

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Assist in program planning based on pre-arranged educational/recreational themes.
• Guide campers in participation of all activities.
• Supervision of campers and activities at all times.
• Adapting programs to include all campers.
• Providing emotional support and encouragement to campers.
• Work as part of a team.
• Assist in tidying up after activities.
• Be familiar with the special needs, medical conditions, dietary concerns, etc and act according to directions provided by the Camp Coordinator/parent or guardian.
• Be familiar with the Camp Code of Conduct and procedures for reporting behavioral-related  incidents.
• Be a positive role model to campers and available to them at all times.
• Ensure that safety standards are maintained at all times
• Report any accidents/incidents to the Camp Coordinator (incident reports)
• Other duties as required

Required meeting attendance:

Meeting times to be announced at beginning of each summer

• One planning meeting in advance of camp schedule
• Weekly meetings with Camp Coordinator and other counselors

Guidelines for faculty/staff conduct and responsibility:

–are described in the CWS Faculty Handbook.  These should be reviewed by applicants before employment is accepted.

Background required:

Must be at least 18 years of age (16 to work as an aide)
Experience in working with children

Prior experience in outdoor education, informal education, or classroom settings.

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates are a plus, but not required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be creative and energetic

Remuneration:

Wage/Salary:  $28/hour

Benefits:

• Tuition reduction: 50% camp remission for up to 2 children

Charlottesville Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in its hiring practices.