Day Camp Counselor

Program Overview and Job Summary

KSS offers day camp programming based out of the KSS campus for local and visiting children grades Kindergarten through 5th. Programming is age specific and full-day, offering educational and recreational activities with weekly science and adventure themes. Each week, campers will participate in hands-on activities, local hikes, arts and crafts, games, leadership, literacy, community building and much more!

Day Camp Counselors are responsible for facilitating a wide variety of curricula and activities. They are the primary caregiver for each child attending programming, and are responsible for guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.

Main areas of focus:

• 90% Teaching and facilitation.
• 10% Support staff duties (e.g. facilitation of meals, setup/clean up, transportation, student free time).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 13 children each day and actively interact with and engage children during KSS programs;
• Prepare, and teach age appropriate activities;
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, and follow Risk Management policies in all activities;
• Oversee the successful execution of logistic and operational tasks for Day Camp programs, which includes but is not limited to: taking photos, check-in/out, etc.;
• Drive a 15-passenger van and successfully complete Van Driver Training;
• Set up before children arrive and clean up after children depart from program campus;
• Maintain storage of all KSS equipment.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as assigned;
• Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

1. Go to the Day Camp Counselor position on our employment webpage

2. Follow the application steps on the right side of the job description

3. Submit and wait to hear from us!