[Hiring] Virtual Camp Counselor @Steve & Kate's Camp

Role Description

At Steve & Kate’s Virtual Camp, we provide fun, educational online classes to campers ages 3-12 through a safe and engaging virtual space. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate’s staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

• Facilitating activities, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness.
• Creating and facilitating activities virtually.
• Campers will choose which activities they want to attend throughout the day, including but not limited to music, art, games, and movement!

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend virtual staff meetings, collaborate, and communicate with the virtual camp team.
• Actively supervise campers and monitor how they are feeling throughout the session.
• Prepare 3+ activities for each session, so that campers have the ability to choose what they would like to do.
• Adapt sessions to accommodate children of all abilities!
• Create an engaging, safe space for all campers.
• Maintain an appropriate space to work remotely.
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies.
• Report & Record details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self.

How do you know if you’re the right candidate?

• Are you looking to build connections from the comfort of your home?
• Do you feel tech-savvy?
• Do you enjoy content creation?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up with 3-12 year old’s bursting with energy and creative potential?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grader is doing the teaching)?

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal, or volunteer setting.
• Stable internet connection.
• A device with a webcam that you can use to lead Zoom meetings.

Requirements

• Hourly wage: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour.
• Location: This position is fully remote.