JOB DESCRIPTION
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The Camp Counselor position is a full-time summer seasonal position that will happen between the middle of June and the middle of August. As a counselor you will be required to teach, lead, and be a friend to a group of children aged anywhere from 8 to 16. The primary responsibility is to ensure the children’s safety and well-being and to help make the children’s camp experience fun and rewarding. The tasks usually include planning, leading, and joining in activities. The daily routine will include leading a cabin group of 6-8 children and during the day teaching some our various activities. All counselors perform a wide variety of duties with children, and each day brings something new. Counselors live in cabins and eat meals with children and often spend 24 hours a day for nine weeks with them. It is a very demanding yet very rewarding experience.
BENEFITS
Lead fun activities including various sports, arts, drama, waterfront, and many more
Learn and experience new cultures of peers and kids from all over the world
Spend your summer in our beautiful tropical beach paradise in Phan Thiet, Vietnam
Explore the incredible surrounding area on days off with other staff
No two days will be the same and you can look forward to new and exciting challenges
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
All counselors should be very strong in English, either native speaking or very fluent
Applicants should have previous experience working with groups of children
Working at summer camp in the US or other countries previously is a plus
You should have knowledge of sports, arts, waterfront, climbing, or other outdoor activities
The traits we are looking for are patient, responsible, caring, outgoing, and fun
If you are ready to sign up to be a Counselor at American Paradise, please contact our Camp Director – Paul Foreman at paulforeman@yola.vn. We look forward to having you at camp!