Head Counsellor Roles (Leadership Team Role)

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for experienced Camp Counsellors / Youth Workers who are looking for a new role at Summer Camp. The Head Counsellor roles are leadership roles at Camp Cooper - you will be assisting with all aspects of running Camp and responsible for managing the Camp Counsellors.

The Head Counsellors will need to be fantastic role models, leaders and mentors to the counsellors. They need to be able to build strong relationships and teach counsellors key skills to ensure they are great at their roles. 

The role is most suited to people looking for a new challenge or extra responsibility at Camp 

Head Counsellor Role 1

Head Counsellors will manage cabins, counsellors and the pastoral management of the campers. They will assist with the general running of Camp

Head Counsellor Role 2 - Activity Head Counsellor

Activity Head Counsellors will oversee the elective programmes at Camp. They will be responsible for managing the electives - ensuring that the electives run smoothly, equipment is organised, curriculum/activities are well prepared and debriefs with the activity counsellors happen every day.

Head Counsellor Key responsibilities

• Managing Camp Counsellors 
• Running Staff Meetings
• Dealing with camper issues - e.g. homesickness, arguments, challenging behaviour
• Scheduling activities
• Helping run large events
• Helping in the office and organising Camp logistics
• Writing and giving staff evaluations
• Helping with all aspects of Camp 

Activity Head Counsellor Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the elective activity programme
• Responsible for the curriculum for electives 
• Support the counsellors in the delivery of the elective activities
• Ensure we have equipment in place for electives
• Debrief with activity counsellors
• Ensure electives are safe 

Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Able to assist to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, hiking, swimming, building campfires, physical games and activities.
• Must have the ability to physically support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 85 kg)
• Able to walk one mile in under 14 minutes without assistance.
• Able to lift a 14” X 18” X 36” trunk/luggage weighing 18kg to a height of 48”.
• Able to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, walk, lift and/or move up to 18 kg, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.

Work Environment:

• Able to work outside and be in a natural environment that requires sitting on the ground and being outside in the rain.
• Able to sleep and live in a cabin, with minimal privacy, with other staff members

*other breaks will also be given throughout the day

About You

Candidates must demonstrate the following skills and characteristics:

Essential:

• Experience working directly with groups of young people aged 7-17
• Have or willing to obtain a first aid certificate
• Fluent in English
• Ability to be a positive role model for young people
• Ability to lead training sessions 
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Maturity to be responsible for the care, well-being and safety of young people

Beneficial:

• Experience of working with young people from a range of nationalities
• Experience working at a summer camp

• Other Information

  1. Applicant must successfully pass full background and reference checks
  2. Applicant must be available to work the duration of the Camp, including staff training.
  3. Staff get 1 day off per week, scheduled by the Camp

Leadership Staff Training: Date tbd. Likely to be a weekend in May or June 

Camp Cooper Crieff  - Approximately a 7 Week Commitment

Summer Employment Dates (including staff training):

Start Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 (2pm)

End Date: Saturday, August 13th, 2022 (6pm)

These dates include a mandatory 4-day staff training period.

Pay: The salary for working at Camp Cooper Crieff is £2700. This includes room and board (the salary is subject to all normal UK taxes - e.g. PAYE and National Insurance Contributions)

Camp Cooper Edinburgh  - Approximately a 5 Week Commitment

Summer Employment Dates (including staff training):

Start Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 (2pm)

End Date: Sunday, August 7th, 2022 (6pm)

These dates include a mandatory 4-day staff training period.

Pay: The salary for working at Camp Cooper Edinburgh is £1800. This includes room and board (the salary is subject to all normal UK taxes - e.g. PAYE and National Insurance Contributions)