Camp Counselor

*Description of Camp* Camp Hollywoodland is located in Griffith Park nestled in a canyon between the Hollywood Sign and the Griffith Park Observatory.
Operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, the camp was designed to provide camping and recreational programs for girls.
The facility includes 10 cabins, rest rooms, showers, a craft-room, dance studio, adventure challenge course, and main lodge.
Counselors arrive on Monday mornings and go home Friday evenings.
The week is filled with theme-based activities and everyday camp activities which include swimming, crafts, games, outdoor cooking, dance and many more.
Camp Hollywoodland provides overnight camping experiences and outdoor recreational programs for girls ages 6-17.
Camp Hollywoodland has maintained a high reputation of quality supervision and care for over 90 years.
As a counselor on our staff you will be expected to adhere to all the guidelines set in our camp manual.
Every minute of our weeks are planned with fun activities, and all counselors are expected to adhere to those schedules.
To ensure that we keep quality staff throughout the season all counselors are subject to weekly performance reviews.
In the review process you will be evaluated on things such as: punctuality, enthusiasm, supervision, communication and participation.
Employment for the entire summer is not guaranteed, if we feel as though you are not meeting our expectations, or are not actively trying to improve as the summer goes on, you may be given a week or more off to ensure our quality of service is being upheld.
Please consider these details when applying for a position at Camp Hollywoodland.
*Job: Camp Counselor* *Counselor Purpose*: A Counselor ’s purpose is to help create community, help campers build relationships, to be a role model, help campers build self-reliance and provide campers opportunities to learn and master new skills.
Being a counselor means putting campers needs ahead of your own, being organized, timely and reliable with planning and leading activities, providing an emotionally and physically safe cabin environment so campers feel they are taken care of and are at their home away from home, working long hours, sometimes being sleep deprived, giving campers the attention they need to grow and being fun, funny, silly, crazy, creative and in costume on occasion.
*Qualifications* * Must be Female at least 18 years of age (males may apply for our Activity Leader positions) * Must have High School Diploma or equivalent and preferably one year of college * Some paid or volunteer experience working with children is desired but not mandatory * Ability to identify and put campers needs first * Ability to work as part of a team * Present a neat and professional appearance * Ability to teach a variety of activities * Have an enthusiastic and positive outlook * Ability to accept supervision and guidance * Good character, integrity, judgment and adaptability * Desire and ability to live and work in a community environment * Have a strong desire to make a positive difference in a child’s life * Develop fun and positive relationships with campers and co-workers * Ability to communicate and work with a variety of ages and skill levels * Ability to supervise children in an all day and overnight environment * Ability to speak and perform in front of large groups * Excellent communication skills * Ability to be patient, sensitive, understanding and nurturing * Posses critical thinking skills and techniques to be applied to situations that may arise with campers * In accordance with the City’s Ordinance 187134, all future City employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 *General Responsibilities* * Supervise children in an all day and overnight environment * Responsible for the general wellbeing of campers * Identify and meet campers needs * Carry out and follow camp programs * Provide a safe, friendly, loving, encouraging environment to campers and co-workers * Camp runs from June 5, 2023 - August 11, 2023.
Dates may vary depending on COVID protocols.
*Job Description:* *Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:* * Ability to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all campers in your group * Ability to relate to campers of different age groups in a positive manner * Ability to create, plan and lead a variety of activities * Ability to relate to and work with peers in a positive manner * Ability to take direction from supervisors (including constructive criticism) * Ability to communicate appropriately with campers, co-workers and supervisors * Ability to speak in front of groups both large and small, lead cabin orientation, activities and all-camp events * Ability to be punctual to camp and to all activities * Ability to follow all camps policies, procedures and rules * Basic CPR, First Aid and AED certification (must obtain certification before 6-5-23) * Ability to recognize and respond to emotional, physical and personal needs of campers * Ability to make appropriate decisions based on the training received when it comes to campers, parents and staff *\*This is only an application.
It does not guarantee a position as a counselor.
* Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Pay: From $720.
00 per week Schedule: * Monday to Friday License/Certification: * First Aid Certification (Preferred) * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person