Company:
Camp
America
Vacancy: Camp Counsellor
Location: US
Start: Late June
Duration: Minimum 9 weeks
Salary: "Free Board & Free Flights - Excellent
pocket money rates"
Description
General
Counsellors do not specialise in any particular area and are
primarily responsible for the overall activity programme and
care of a small group of children. You are therefore required
to have extensive childcare experience.
You do
not need to be an Olympic athlete of even a certified teacher
just an individual who enjoys travel, meeting new people,
sports, activities and working outdoors in a fun environment!
To be a camp counsellor you'll need an enormous amount of
energy and enthusiasm, as it is a demanding role.
The children
will rely on you to guide them through a wide range of activities
and you must have the charisma to work with a group as well
as the sensitivity to listen to the individual. You'll be
required to be with the children for 24 hours a day and they
will expect you to be a role model, teacher, mediator, comedian
and friend.
If you
have loads of energy, enjoy working with children, and think
you can make a child's summer the best ever, then you are
a PERFECT candidate! Camp America is part of the America Institute
for Foreign study has been in the business of cultural exchange
for over forty years. It is an established programme that
provides 24-hour support every step of the way.
Camp America
prides itself on having over 40 years experience working with
summer camps in the USA! With a huge variety of roles and
camp types available, a customer satisfaction rate of over
95% and our experienced American placement team we are positive
we will find you the perfect placement based on your requirements,
skills and attributes.
Requirements
If you don't have specific qualifications then we still have
a place for you! To be a Counsellor, you must have experience
working with children and be able to provide references to
testify to this.
Whilst
more formal experience is preferred, experience can include
regular babysitting, assistant teaching, assisting at a children's
play scheme or even simply having younger brothers and sisters
for whom you have been responsible over periods of time.
In addition you must: Be 18 years old by June 1st Be available
before June 28th 2008 for a minimum of 9 weeks Speak fluent
English Have a passport that is valid at least 6 months
after your return date Be able to prove to the American
Consulate that you have reason to return to your home country
(e.g. student status or employment). Be willing to attend
a personal interview with a regional interviewer Meet the
US visa, medical and criminal record check requirements
