Summer Camp Counselor

*LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT* *MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN KIDS LIVES!* *Counselors, Arts/Crafts Specialist & Water Staff Needed* Are you a responsible, fun, unique, creative, outgoing person who loves kids? If so, apply to work at *Sandy Days Kids Camp*! Spend your spring and summer break bringing joy to children and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Sandy Days Kids Camp is a beach camp for kids ages 4.
5 – 14 located in Pacific Palisades.
If you love the beach and love making a difference in kids lives, this is your dream summer job.
We are a small family owned and operated beach camp where we value the individuals who work with us and are a part of the Sandy Days Kids Camp team.
If you are interested in making lifelong friends and creating incredible memories for kids while hanging out at the beach, this is the job for you.
*Brief Description: *Camp counselors at Sandy Days Kids Camp are responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of campers.
They supervise campers in a day camp setting, at mealtimes, and during activities.
Counselors are in charge of teaching and facilitating activities throughout the day.
Counselors work as a team to ensure all campers have a fun and memorable experience at camp.
● Exhibit characteristics of responsibility, dependability, leadership, patience, punctuality, hard work, sense of humor, self-control, integrity, common sense, good judgment and a positive enthusiastic attitude.
● Complete the staff application and group interview process.
● Attend staff training.
● Must have completed high school and be a minimum 18 years of age or older as of 5/30/24.
● Desire and ability to work with children.
● Counselors are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of each camper within their group and with whom they come into contact.
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drinking water, active supervision during rest/ down time, application of sunscreen and lip balm, etc.
● Develop opportunities for positive interaction between campers and staff.
● Provide opportunities for each individual to experience success during camp.
● Carry out established roles in enforcing camp safety regulations.
● Know where your campers are at all times.
● The staff member must never leave campers unsupervised.
The following are the requirements, specific to each open staff position: *Camp Counselor ($18.
00/hr):* ● At least 18 years old and CPR/1st Aid Certified ● Dependable & Responsible ● Have prior camp experience as a counselor working with kids ages 4 -14 ● Ability to lead campers in a variety of games/activities ● Creative and artistic (we have daily arts/crafts projects) ● Self Motivated, energetic and FUN ● A team player with positive attitude and leadership skills ● Experience in specific skills are strongly desired ● Surfing, boogie boarding, paddling ● Arts/crafts ● Gymnastics ● Sports and games (dodgeball, volleyball, softball/baseball, hula hooping, etc.
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) ● Visual arts, theater, dance, story telling, music and drama *Arts & Crafts Specialist ($18.
00/hr):* Arts and Crafts Specialists spend a majority of their day leading groups of kids in craft activities.
They must organize the crafts for the day and assist the kids throughout the activity period.
This is an arts-based position.
REQUIREMENTS: ● Able to set-up, clearly demonstrate, and assist with a wide range of arts and crafts activities ● Able to execute simple crafts throughout the day ● Patience in working with kids and teaching skills ● Highly organized and efficient ● Plan, organize and maintain arts/crafts supplies and equipment *Surfing/Swimming/Water/Ocean Specialist Staff ($18.
00/hr, DOE):* ● At least 18 years old and CPR/1st Aid Certified ● WSI or Red Cross Lifeguard certified a plus ● Dependable & Responsible ● Have prior camp experience as a counselor working with kids ages 4 -14 preferred ● Have prior experience being a surf instructor ● Junior Lifeguards background/experience a plus ● Ability to lead campers in a variety of games/activities ● Self Motivated, energetic and FUN ● A team player with positive attitude and leadership skills ● Experience in specific skills are strongly desired ● Surfing, Swimming, boogie boarding, paddling ● Knowledge of ocean conditions, currents, surf and ocean safety *OVERVIEW OF STAFF HOURS & POSITIONS:* Staff positions available: Camper hours are 9:00am-3:00pm.
Counselor hours are 8:45 am – 3:30pm.
GROUP INTERVIEWS ARE HELD WEEKLY SCHEDULE YOUR GROUP INTERVIEW BY DOING THE FOLLOWING: TO APPLY: ● Please be familiar with our camp and what we do before you apply for a position.
Get more information at our website: sandydayskidscamp.
com ● Email a brief letter or paragraph explaining your experience and why you want to work at Sandy Days Kids Camp.
● Email your resume (your resume should highlight and be related to your work with children ages 4-14) ● We will email or call you back to schedule a time for you to come to one of our group interviews.
● Complete the job application and bring it with you to the group interview.
● Come to the interview, have fun, show your best and play games.
● No phone calls about this job posting please.
Background Check/Live Scan – we perform background checks for prospective employees.
You must pass the Live Scan Fingerprinting to be eligible for employment.
Sandy Days Kids Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Learn more about us at our website: *sandydayskidscamp.
com* *Spring Break 2024 March 25 - April 5th* *Summer 2024 - June 12th – August 25th* Job Types: Part-time, Temporary Pay: From $18.
00 per hour Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * First Aid Certification (Required) * CPR Certification (Required) Work Location: In person