Summer Camp Counselor Greenbush ESC USD 609 • www.greenbush.org Greenbush The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for Summer Camp Counselors at the Greenbush Main Campus in Girard. Anticipated Start Date: 04/26/2025. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Job Summary: Summer Camp Counselors are the primary caregivers for campers during our Day and Overnight Camps. The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for guiding campers throughout their camp experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: * Minimum of 18 years of age. * High school diploma or certificate of equivalency. * Experience working with kids. * Valid Kansas drivers license. Preferred: * Those that have or are currently seeking a degree in Education, Nursing, Recreation, or a related field. * Individuals seeking a career involving working with kids. * Lifeguard or CPR/First Aid certification. RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions: * Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in and out of classroom settings, within activities, and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes. * Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth. * Assure campers are properly supervised at all times. * Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities. * Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities. * Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by camp coordinators. * Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with the camp health manager and/or resident camp coordinator when appropriate. * Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance are adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp coordinators. * Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior. * Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. * Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship. General Responsibilities: * Assist with various duties necessary for successful camp operations, meal preparation, serving, and clean-up, housekeeping, some jobs will rotate, others will be assigned. * Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, and lead those as assigned. * Participate as a member of the Student Enrichment Team to deliver quality day programs. * Must support the Service Center's mission, goals, and objectives. * Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. * Must maintain strict confidentiality. * Must demonstrate proficiency in the ability to produce excellent work as requested by the Director of Student Enrichment and Camp Coordinators. * Must demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with Service Center employees and constituents. * Must complete all assignments in a time-sensitive manner as determined by Camp Coordinators. * Must meet all safety requirements as directed by the Service Center. * Must perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director, Director of Student Enrichment, or Camp Coordinators. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds. * Manages all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity. * Requires long periods of sitting or standing. * Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. * Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. * Endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs; and with daily exposure to the sun and heat. Equal Opportunity Employer TO APPLY: https://greenbush.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx