Camp Counselor

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities: Lead a mix of structured and unstructured activities that inspire creativity, imagination, and teamwork. Adapt activities to suit different ages, interests, and skill levels. Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers, including regular headcounts and proper counsellor-to-camper ratios. Foster an inclusive environment where every camper feels valued and supported. Encourage collaboration, cooperation, and a sense of community among campers. Attend to campers’ emotional needs, offering guidance, encouragement, and support as necessary. Address conflicts promptly and promote positive conflict resolution strategies. Assist in planning and executing themed days, special events, and engaging activities. Facilitate exercises that develop teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Maintain open communication with parents and guardians regarding camper progress, safety, and daily experiences. Provide feedback to camp leadership to enhance programming and camper engagement. Participate in pre-camp training and ongoing professional development, staying current on child development, play-based learning, and safety protocols. Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating respect, responsibility, and integrity. Encourage campers to make friends, explore new experiences, and take healthy risks in a safe, supportive environment. ISP Principles Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply. ISP Principles Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply. Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can, our continued success depends on it. Once you've explored our open positions, apply to the ones that suit you best and keep track of your progress and new postings that might interest you. Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Thank you for your interest in a career at International Schools Partnership. Please browse our current vacancies to find a role that suits your skills and experience. We look forward to hearing from you..