Summer Day Camp Counselor

Summary

Eakin Care Program (ECP) is looking for an enthusiastic summer camp counselor who loves working with elementary age children. Located in Nashville’s Hillsboro-West End neighborhood, Eakin Care Program’s Summer Camp is a day camp that focuses on having fun through various activities, including arts and crafts, organized games, and weekly special guests. ECP is open to elementary age children, ages 5 – 11. We are a fairly small summer camp, with 36 children in total. ECP Summer Camp will be operating this summer from July 1 - August 1. Camp Counselor hours are from 8 am - 3:15 pm.

Duties

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of summer camp participants.
• Lead and supervise a group of up to 18 elementary age children.
• Plan and implement daily art projects and organized games for your assigned group.
• Assist with snack preparation and clean up.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to hiring.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to manage time well.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to interact in a courteous and productive manner with diverse age groups.
• Solid problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoys working with children in a youth development, camp, or education setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with school aged children a plus.

Benefits

• Seasonal summer position
• Pay starts at $14/hour.
• Gain experience working with youth.
• Gain leadership and activity planning skills.