Summer Day Camp Group Leader - KE Camps

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving them an incredible amount of support. As a staff member we guarantee you will feel a part of the KE Camps Team!

As a Group Leader, you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your Camp Director with a variety of daily tasks, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for your campers. Each Group Leader plans programming for and oversees a particular age group of campers, interacting with their group throughout the entire day, helping them make friends, try new things, and generally caring for their well-being. The role of a Group Leader is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.

Group Leader Qualities

• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
• Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day's worth of activities
• Prior experience working with children
• Ability to successfully plan, prepare for and structure weekly activities for varying age groups
• Training and experience in teaching at least one year
• Ability to lead a group of children
• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
• CPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer begins

Group Leader Responsibilities

• Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
• Work with fellow counselors and Camp Director
• Greet families and campers upon arrival and orientate them to camp
• Plan and submit the daily camp schedule and lead activities for your assigned age group
• Support Camp Director in establishing rules and emergency procedures with campers
• Participate in all camp activities
• Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not required)
• Help out where needed when asked to by the Camp Director
• Complete other duties, as assigned

Our camp is located at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, NJ. Camp will run Monday-Thursday from June 17 through July 25 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.

Find out more at www.kecamps.com!