
KC United! Youth/Family
Sports & Education Initiative
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We are so excited about this year's Summer STEAM Sports & Arts Camp.
We are looking for some AMAZING instructors to help lead and support our programs!
If interested please email your resume to : Kcunitedsports10@gmail.com
Position Summary
Lead Camp Counselor
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Reports to: Executive Camp Director, Camp Director, STEM Director
Position Summary
The Lead Camp Counselor facilitates daytime camp activities and supervises campers. A Lead Camp Instructor provides inquiry-based, product-oriented instruction for the campers that will enhance campers’ knowledge, understanding and application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) content/concepts, study skills, thinking skills, problem solving strategies and communication skills. He/she is responsible for knowing the whereabouts of each camper in his/her charge at all times during duty hours.
Will actively participate with campers throughout the day
Background Required and Qualifications
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Must be at least 18 years of age and a student at the host university or another local college or university.
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Has the ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Possesses good leadership abilities and responsibility skills.
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Demonstrates appropriate behavior at all times.
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Patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled and dependable.
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Has the ability to work with others and follow directions.
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Maintains a high level of professionalism in instruction and leadership
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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Be knowledgeable of all policies and rules of the EMBHSSC and assist in their enforcement.
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Observes all rules and regulations established for the EMBHSSC and campers.
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Supervises campers while in the dining hall and while participating in daytime camp activities.
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Escorts campers to mealtime, classes, and field and recreation activities, and participates in their supervision.
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Monitors and ensures appropriate student behavior and adherence to the dress code.
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Assesses the appropriateness of campers’ behavior and report behavior and other problems immediately to the Lead Camp (Day) Counselor.
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Facilitates small group meetings (group and team planning sessions, library
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research, etc.)
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Accompanies the campers to all daytime camp events.
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Works closely, cooperatively and amicably with Junior Camp counselors and all staff members.
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Notifies the Camp Director if he/she must be absent from or late for duty for any reason.
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Reports any observed difficulties related to illness and/or injury of campers immediately to the Camp Director
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Reports to work and from scheduled breaks on time.
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Seeks advice from the Executive Camp Director and/or Camp Program Director when needed.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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