Summer Programs - Panther Day Camp Head Counselor Job at The Potomac School, McLean, VA

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  • The Potomac School
  • McLean, VA

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create weekly schedules and lesson plans for campers and ensure that both are implemented. Plan, lead and supervise age appropriate activities daily including but not limited to outdoor excursions, sports, arts & crafts, games, educational and recreational opportunities for the campers.
  • Actively participate in all camp activities to help build relationships with campers.
  • Collaborating and coordinating lesson planning and daily activities with Panther Day Camp admin team, other head and assistant counselors to ensure a well-rounded and engaging program for campers.
  • Supervise campers at all times, including lunch time, prioritizing their well being and safety.
  • Follow all safety protocols and procedures established by Summer@Potomac.
  • Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of Summer@Potomac facilities and equipment.
  • Use positive and proactive techniques to resolve any camper behavioral issues. If needed, report such issues to the Camp Director.
  • Report any injuries or sickness to the Camp Director.
  • Act as a positive role model - a mentor and trainer to the Assistant Counselors demonstrating leadership, responsibility and respect.
  • Participate in staff orientations, pre-camp staff training, preparations for camp opening and meetings.
  • Adhere to the procedures and policies outlined in the Summer@Potomac Handbook.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must be 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Previous experience as a counselor, teacher, child care or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Responsible, energetic, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the team.
  • Physical ability to participate in activities with campers (run, sit on the floor, walk and stand for longer periods of time).
  • Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences within a diverse population of campers and staff.
  • All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting and TB screening.

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. We recognize that differences are a source of strength, and we know that everyone is enriched when each person's contributions and perspectives are valued.

About The Potomac School

The Potomac School is an independent K-12 day school located in McLean, Va. While we are a K-12 school, we are more accurately described as a K through lifetime experience. We nurture the development of our students as unique individuals and as contributing members of a vibrant learning community. Our school comprises four distinct yet interconnected divisions, joined through a shared mission, integrated curriculum, and deeply rooted communal ties. We enjoy the beauty and natural resources of our 90-acre campus, our athletic fields, woods, streams, and ponds providing a rare and wonderful setting for each student's educational journey. Mission: At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.

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Job Tags

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