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WVSC Staff Requirements
The following is a short list of traits
that are common amongst all
GREAT staff members. These are characteristics and attributes that
will help you as a camp counselor.
· Willingness to accept guidance and direction from others
· Enthusiasm for what you do and what you want to share
· A good sense of humor
· Patience and an ability to listen and understand
· Good self-control
· Flexibility
· Emotionally mature
· Ability to work and relate with a peer group
· Ability to create a fun and safe experience for campers
· Must be an excellent role model for kids and teens
· Good integrity, character and good health
· Love the outdoors
· Desire to experience camp life
· Skills and talents to teach and perform
What We Look for in an Applicant
There are no specific traits that guarantee your success as a camp staff member. Staff do, however, serve as role models for our campers so they must always consider how their actions influence the campers.
We hire women and men who enjoy being with children, who are patient, sensitive and understanding, who are interested in leadership training and group dynamics, who enjoy the outdoors and who will lead the campers by their example.
Following is a short story that demonstrates what we consider to be one important quality of a successful camp counselor:
"A group of campers and their counselor are walking around camp after a heavy rain. They come across a large mud puddle. The campers want to play in the puddle. A poor counselor tells them they can't because they will get dirty. An average counselor, after making sure the puddle is safe, says 'Okay!' and then watches as the campers play. A good counselor, after checking the puddle, says 'Follow me!' and then jumps in the mud."
Another way to explain one of the qualities we look for is that we want counselors who act "child-like" without being childish.
Does this sound like you? Then click here to begin the application process!
Most counselors live in a room with 3 campers. All counselors teach or assist in a program area. We also need staff who are "program heads" and who can supervise entire program areas.
The following areas require program heads: Arts and Crafts, and Outdoor Adventure, and Waterfront. For the requirements for program area heads go to Requirements of a Program Area Head.
Requirements for Counselors
To be considered for employment as a Counselor/Instructor you must have:
· Desire and ability to work with people outdoors.
· Ability to relate to one's peer group.
· Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
· Ability to assist and/or teaching an activity.
· Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
· Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
· One year of college or at least 19 years of age.
Requirements for Program/Area Heads
· Training and experience in related activities (must be documented); Related College degree preferred.
· Current CPR and first aid certifications
· Ability to supervise program instructors/assistants and make scheduling assignments
· Ability to coordinate multifaceted program of teaching skills and provide an opportunity for campers to demonstrate what they have learned at camp
· Knowledge and skills in your program area and the ability to teach these skills to staff and campers of all ages.
· Ability to maintain facilities and equipment related to your area.
· Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
· Ability to relate to one's peer group.
· Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
· Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
· Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
· College student or at least 21 years of age
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