| Counselor Job Description -- Minimum Requirement: Age 18 or higher |
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DIRECT CAMPER CARE:
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A. Responsible for camper
- 1. Welcome (meeting parents, moving in, etc.)
2. Morning and evening preparation (dressing, making beds, etc.), including lifting up to 70 pounds.
3. Mealtime assistance.
4. Hygiene as needed (showers, teeth brushing, etc.)
5. Topical medications.
6. Comfort needs as they arise.
7. Behavioral concerns and issues.
8. Awards at the end of each session (responsibility of all the cabin staff).
B. Notify Lead Counselor of camper
- 1. First-aid concerns.
2. Clothing needs.
3. Laundry and linen needs.
4. Individual progress.
5. Aberrant behavioral concerns and issues.
- 6. General health.
7. Check-in and checkout screenings.
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ACTIVITY LEADERSHIP
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A. Plan, implement and involve every camper in
- 1. Free time activities (in cabin or otherwise).
B. Assist program instructors with involving and motivating campers in:
- 1. Daily activity periods.
- 2. Evening activities.
- 3. Special day and weekend activities.
- 4. Campouts and campfires with help of Outdoor Education Instructor
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| SUPERVISE, MAINTAIN AND KEEP LIVABLE |
A. Cabin Environment.
B. Outside area surrounding cabin.
C. Notify Lead Counselor of any camp physical concerns (i.e. plumbing, etc.).
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| TEAMWORK |
A. Orientation
- 1. Six days at the beginning of summer training session.
2. Staff in-service during summer as needed.
B. Maintain positive working relations with every member of the staff.
C. Notify Lead Counselor of any concerns as they arise.
D. Maintain positive attitude throughout the summer.
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