Activity Leader - Recreation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 19 years of age
• High school graduate, some college preferred
• Previous experience working at a sports/recreation program with children and/or youth 
• Previous experience working with children in a camp or other children's program setting
• Ability to work with others in a team atmosphere

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads all recreational activities for camper groups
• Maintains recreation/sports areas of camp
• Orders supplies/materials and maintains inventory during program
• Ensure the safety and health of all campers during activities (along with supervising counselor) 
• Participates in overall program planning and group activities as required
• Assists in preparation of activities and games for carnival events, Olympics and other special events
• Accompanies group on all special activities       
• Assist in completion of camper evaluations (as necessary)
• Develop and prepare engaging activities for campers in group (especially for rainy days and free periods)
• Submit accident/incident reports as required
• Report all illnesses and injuries to Medical Director immediately
• Other tasks as necessary

General Camp Responsibilities

• Serve as leader and role model for campers
• Provide for the health and safety of all campers
• Ensure camper and staff care of camp property and cleanliness
• Attend staff orientation and pre-session staff meetings
• Assist in clean-up of dining hall after each meal
• Supervise campers during "night dorm" as scheduled
• Provide breaks for other counselors/activity leaders as scheduled
• Participate in camp closing and end of season inventory
• Serve as chaperone for camper travel from NYC to camp
• Other tasks as necessary