Position Purpose:

Senior Activity Counselors are responsible for the delivery of an intentional, developmentally appropriate, innovative activity curriculum.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and implement an activity curriculum for the whole summer, with consideration given to different age groups and theme weeks. Takes responsibility for ordering supplies needed, and management of said supplies. 
• Works with group counselors to deliver program to counselors. 
• Classroom management and strong interpersonal skills are required. 
• Reports to the Camp Coordinator
• Activity counselors assist with all aspects of the camp day when not scheduled in their area-including but not limited to arrival and dismissal, weather protocols, special events, etc. 
• Senior Counselors must have current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Reports to the Specialty Camp Coordinator.
• Camp staff day is 8:45am-4:15pm, with a ½ hour on campus break.  

Other Job Duties:

Attendance at staff training and staff meetings is mandatory.  Some Senior Counselors may have additional responsibilities if they are attached to sports or specialty camps, which may include- curriculum planning, equipment or supply procurement, camp-specific meetings, and other duties as assigned  

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have at least 3 years of camp/youth program experience, with at least one year of staff supervision experience.  Preference for a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, but college courses towards that degree would be considered.  Senior counselors must be able to work at least 7 of the 8 camp weeks, as well as attending all of the pre-camp orientation sessions. 

Physical Aspects of the Job:

Camp Christopher is set on a 175–acre rolling campus with 2 pools and seven fields.  Candidates must be able to follow the camper schedule on foot each day, be able to lift up to 30 pounds, participate in games and activities, and maintain a healthy presence during the long outdoor camp day.  

Interested candidates are asked apply at https://eaglesedge.campbrainstaff.com/. Questions can be directed to Laurel Grady at [email protected]