Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

Our Champ Camp Counselors bring energy and creativity to the camps every day, combining adventure, education, and fun. They inspire campers to be curious learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes educational experiences that focus on environmental science and sustainability. Our Counselors are committed to making their camp successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.

When you join our team as a Champ Camp Counselor, you will:
• Implement curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can dream, imagine, and explore
• Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and experience for their children
• Support your camp's success, partner with camp staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement
• Promote a strong passion for outdoor activities and nature-oriented consciousness
• Cultivate positive relationships with families and community partners
• Assist the Champ Camp Director and Counselors in supporting families, achieving enrollment, and operational objectives.
• Bring your expertise and passion for nature and environmental sustainability, serve as a knowledgeable resource, and support leadership create an experience that's aligned to our brand promise.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families and community partnersQualifications

• At least one year of summer camp experience as a counselor working with campers between 5 to 12 years of age
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to facilitate and participate in outdoor physical activities such as, but not limited to hiking, kayaking, swimming, and camping
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain (if applicable)
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English