Day Camp Counselor

Keystone Science School

Job Title: Day Camp Counselor

Department: Camp Programs

Dates of Employment: May 29, 2024 - August 17, 2024

Expected Schedule: 5 days per week

Reports To: Program Managers; Assistant Managers

Housing Available: Yes

Compensation: $500 per week base rate, 10% boost for Spanish speakers, 3% boost for returning camp staff.  

Location: Summit County, CO 80435

At Keystone Science School, we believe that the power of inspiring curiosity and critical thinking, through the lens of science, changes lives and strengthens communities. We create future leaders who can problem solve and work together in an ever-evolving world and workplace environment.

Located in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Keystone Science School’s historic campus serves as base camp for our diverse suite of inquiry-based learning programs. We combine hands-on science education with outdoor adventure to create engaging experiences for our students. At KSS, we change lives, we bring fun and laughter to everything we do, we care about each other and those we serve, we strive for excellence, we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits, and we are committed to serving students from diverse backgrounds. We’re proud to be Summit County’s #1 Best Non-Profit and #2 Best Place to Work (2019)! Visit KeystoneScienceSchool.org to learn more!

Program Overview and Job Summary

KSS offers day camp programming based out of the KSS campus for local and visiting children grades Kindergarten through 5th. Programming is age specific and full-day, offering educational and recreational activities with weekly science and adventure themes. Each week, campers will participate in hands-on activities, local hikes, arts and crafts, games, leadership, literacy, community building and much more!

Day Camp Counselors are responsible for facilitating a wide variety of curricula and activities. They are the primary caregiver for each child attending programming, and are responsible for guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.

Main areas of focus: 

• 90% Teaching and facilitation.

• 10% Support staff duties (e.g. facilitation of meals, setup/clean up, transportation, student free time).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supervise up to 13 children each day and actively interact with and engage children during KSS programs; 

• Prepare, and teach age appropriate activities; 

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, and follow Risk Management policies in all activities; 

• Oversee the successful execution of logistic and operational tasks for Day Camp programs, which includes but is not limited to: taking photos, check-in/out, etc.;

• Drive a 15-passenger van and successfully complete Van Driver Training; 

• Set up before children arrive and clean up after children depart from program campus; 

• Maintain storage of all KSS equipment;

• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as assigned; 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Professional Performance  

• Adhere to all Personnel Policies and Procedures for the organization.

• Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance at all times; act as a “role model” both at and away from the organization.

• Maintain a creative, team-building approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks.

• Perform all tasks and responsibilities with attention to detail and in a complete and timely manner, complying with organization policies and standards and conforming to the scheduling requirements of the job and program.

• Maintain an awareness of the organization’s mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies.

• Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times keeping with the responsibilities carried personally and by the organization for the care and welfare of the clients; act with honesty and integrity in all aspects of organization business.

• Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience.

• Actively strive to create and maintain a culturally sensitive, justice-centered and appropriate environment through communication and interaction that demonstrates respect for diversity, socio-economic and cultural differences and that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued.

• Other duties may be assigned