Summer Camp Counselors

Summer Camp Counselor

BASIS Independent Schools

Bellevue, WA 98004

Posted 8 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time Part Time

  • Industry

    Education, Training

  • Job Description

    Summer Camp Counselors

    Summer Camp Counselors

    BASIS Independent Schools (#5010), 15749 NE 4th Street, Bellevue, Washington, United States of AmericaReq #4065

    Thursday, December 21, 2023
    BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-12 private, secular schools that educate students to the highest international levels. Our ten campuses, located in some of the most bustling, dynamic metropolitan areas in the country, are part of the BASIS Curriculum Schools global network.We believe in setting a higher standard for students and promoting self-reliance and accountability in a culture where hard work is celebrated, and intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes.

    BASIS Independent Bellevue is seeking qualified candidates for Camp Counselors and Camp Lead Teachers for Full and Part-Time Positions for Summer 2024!

    Who Were Looking For

    We need camp leaders who want to make camp an epic experience! The Day Camp Counselor supports a Lead Counselor. The Day Camp Lead Counselor is responsible for using provided materials to plan, teach, and coordinate day camp for a specific age group. This includes carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills (e.g., sharing and being kind). The Specialty Camp Lead Teacher plans and leads themed camps with support from a summer team. Teachers may be able to choose the camps they lead or may fill needed roles. Training is provided, including CPR/1st aid training required for all camp leaders.

    Generally, camp runs from mid-June to mid-August. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Qualified candidates may choose the weeks of camp they want to work or commit to the full summer. Camp hours are 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, including before and after care. Specific dates and times vary at each campus.

    Your Primary Responsibilities

    • Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
    • Assist or lead in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
    • Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
    • Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
    • Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members.

    Essential Counselor Qualifications

    • Has excitement, joy, and passion for working with kids
    • Has strong verbal and written communication skills with kids, employees, and parents
    • Cooperative, supportive, flexible, organized
    • Able to create positive classroom community and build relationships with students
    • Has a strong work ethic and problem-solving mindset

    Position Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and valid fingerprint clearance are required to work at BASIS Independent Schools. Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

    Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with and interacting with children. High level of personal responsibility and optimism. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    Curious and willing to learn. Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Able to walk and stand for long periods of time inside and outside of the building.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively Company) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

    Other details

    • Pay TypeHourly
    • Min Hiring Rate$17.00
    • Max Hiring Rate$24.00

  • Candidate Profile

    Qualification High School

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