Camp Counselor

Camp counselors must be energetic, creative, patient, and caring. Asking a candidate why they think their personality is a good fit for a job at a summer camp is insightful and will help you be sure that you are making a good choice.

No I have not but I feel like that would be a learning experience that hopefully I will get the chance to be a part of at this camp.

I have experience in working with many age groups. I would baby sit my younger cousins at family gatherings, for three years I was a peer mediator for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade.

I have had many experiences working with children. From the church to the library and at home.

The role of a camp counselor revolves around working with children. This is your chance to really let your passion shine through.

"There are so many different aspects that I love about working with kids. First, the level of unpredictability is exciting. You never know what to expect each day and it keeps you on your toes. Also, they have a fresh perspective on life that we tend to lose as we grow older. Lastly, seeing the process of young people starting to become aware of their full potential is extremely rewarding."

The job of a camp counselor is diverse. One minute, they may be leading an arts and crafts project, and the next, they are setting up teams for a camp-wide kickball tournament. Useful knowledge and skills will make a job candidate successful at camp.

I have come across many members who have physical limitations and / or disabilities. While it is not easy to handle one person who has limitations when others don't, it is something that one has to do. I was required to exercise a lot of patience and learn new skills in handling certain situations. I believe that this experience made me more equipped to handle challenging tasks of this nature.

Before initiating an activity I usually take everybody's consent and generate enough team spirit to have a consensus on the planned activity. If however a member still refuses or does not agree I'll check if there is a serious problem underlying the behavior. Once satisfied I don't press them to involve in that particular activity but if the refusal persists in following activities I probe further and counsel the person if needed.

When many personalities are living in close quarters, conflicts will inevitably arise. Counselors should be able to handle minor conflicts in a mature manner, without the involvement of camp management.

Connect with the children and make sure they have a great experience that makes them want to come back to camp again.

No. I accept all kids as they are. I have a little sister that is 1 year old to a brother that is 15. I take care of all of them. So any age group would work perfect with me.

I deal with such parents calmly, listen carefully to their concerns and reply them politely; addressing the issues they brought up one by one. I refer them to the management if they are still not satisfied.

If the candidate responds with, "Nothing," you can end the interview and thank them for their time. Camp counselors must enjoy working closely with children for an extended period of time. Asking about their favorite aspects of working with children can help you gauge whether or not they are a good fit for the role.

The interviewer wants to know if there are things you do in your personal life that could be applied to the position.

"I'm a lifeguard on the weekends and that got me comfortable being responsible for others. Also, I am part of a mentoring organization and meet with my mentee every week, which has helped me learn how to build strong one-on-one relationships. I believe getting to know each camper is beneficial because they will have more respect for you as well as feeling comfortable coming to you with an issue. Additionally, I have been a mentor for about three years now so I know how to stay committed to a job."

I think of fun creative way to reward them. For example each week we could have a camper of the week for being the most obedient and respectful and whoever wins gets a prize or something.

Yes of course, unless there is a situation where I will need to contact someone incase of an emergency.

Everything. I know the rules and procedures, I am familiar with the staff and even some campers, I know the area such as trails very well and I also know many of the activities and games that go on at camp.

Trying to ensure that all children have a say in the daily activities, and are having an authentic engaging learning experience.

Work with Girls on the Run as an assistant coach and helping the children, work with special olympics coaching the athletes.

Way back when I was a child I used to attend many summer camps. I'm an adventurous person and this profession has appealed me since then. I mean what can be better to get paid for something you really enjoy doing, like camping.