Be a Camp Counselor!
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What are you doing this summer?
Are you:
- someone who likes working outdoors in a recreational environment?
- looking for a job opportunity that will have a positive affect on children?
- interested in a challenging experience that will increase your time management, creative thinking and group building skills?
Consider a job as a Camp Counselor!
Download an application
Duties:
- Staff live at the camp during our work week (Sunday evening to Friday night). Staff has each weekend off and one weekday evening off per week.
- Most staff live in cabins with campers and are responsible for their well-being and care.
- Typical camp days are spent preparing activities for the camper, eating meals with them and participating in all activities.
- Duties normally run from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. each camp day.
Benefits
- Staff are paid biweekly. Pay varies depending on position.
- All room and meals/snacks are provided by the camp.
- Earn college credit and receive pay through our college intern program.
- Successful completion of work provides staff with an excellent source for letters of recommendations or to include on a resume.
- Receive training and become certified in programs you can use in your future career!
Summer Job Openings at Camp Hollis
Director:
- Lead a team of 30 staff running a camp program for children aged 8-14
- Develop team-building, communication and problem-solving skills
- Organize pre-season camp programs and special events
- Make a valuable contribution to the betterment of children's lives
Salary:
$9,400
Dates of Employment:
February - June 1, 2008 (part-time, flexible hours)
June 2, 2008 - August 22, 2008 (full-time/requires residency Mon. - Fri.)
(Job can be split as pre-season and summer if necessary)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (education, recreation or related field preferred) or 25 years of age with experience in recreation. At least 24 weeks of administrative or supervising experience.
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Counselors:
- Work as a team member to create programs for elementary school-aged children
- Develop excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Earn college credit while you are being paid!
- Make a difference in a child's life
Salary Range:
$2,000 (plus room and board)
Dates of Employment:
June 28, 2008 to August 22, 2008
Qualifications:
*Must be 17-years-old, with paid or volunteer experience working with children
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Lifeguards:
- Teach swimming skills
- Plan and lead water games
- Work as a team member to create programs for elementary school aged children
- Develop excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Earn college credit while you are being paid!
- Make a difference in a child's life
Salary Range:
$2,240 (plus room and board)
Dates of Employment:
June 28, 2008 to August 22, 2008
Qualifications:
Current Certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR or equivalent
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Group Activity Leader:
- Plan and lead a specific activity area (i.e. arts/crafts, nature, sports)
- Supervise staff
- Work as a team member to create programs for elementary school aged children
- Develop excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Earn college credit while you are being paid!
- Make a difference in a child's life
Salary Range:
$2,370 (plus room and board)
Dates of Employment:
June 28, 2008 to August 22, 2008
Qualifications:
*Must be 17-years-old, with paid or volunteer experience working with children
*Experience in selected activity area
Need more information about Camp Hollis?
Oswego City-County Youth Bureau/Parks and Recreation
70 Bunner St. Oswego, NY 13126 315-349-3451
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