Summer Camp Counselor

Position Overview

The Island School seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, and creative person to lead a summer camp for its young learners age 3-10. Ideal candidates will be studying education, child development, or another closely related field. The lead camp counselor will spend their time exploring the Island School campus with young children while engaging students in experiential activities, games, sports, arts and lessons. This individual should have a love of children, enjoy being outdoors and in the water and understand the core values and ideals of an Island School education. This is an 8-week paid summer position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, document, and implement engaging curriculum and programming for young learners (ages 3-10)
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Island School community
• Oversee the safety and well-being of campers and staff
• Maintain proactive and respectful communication with students and families
• Serve as a role model for young children
• Maintain a clean and organized physical space

Required Skills

• Responsible, reliable role model
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with families
• Willingness to work outdoors
• Desire to be active and have fun
• Commitment to sustainability
• 21+ years old
• Clear background check

Preferred Skills

• WFR/WAFA, First Aid and CPR certification
• Swimming instruction experience and/or lifeguard certification

Program Dates

Summer camp programming will run June 17 through August 9, 2024.  The summer camp counselor will need to be in Eleuthera in advance of the program start date for orientation and preparation.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with the needs of the organization.

We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Bahamians.

Keywords

Summer Camp Counseloryoung learnerseducationchild developmentexperiential activitiesgamessportsartslessonsoutdoorswaterIsland School education