Boys and Balls

Interested in being a counselor at Champion Summer Camp? We're looking for someone who's comfortable teaching, playing, and managing a group of 16 boys or girls (ages 6-13) in a variety of individual & team sports and other camp-oriented activities.

Most importantly, we are looking for people who feel that summer camp is about more than teaching sports skills. We want people on our team who will help contribute to an environment that makes campers feel supported. Where they can learn valuable life lessons from a counselor/junior counselor who truly cares about their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Simply put, Champion Summer Camp is looking for the best of the best!

 

Candidates must have either completed their sophomore year in high school or turn 16 by June 15, 2012 to be considered for employment.

 

Champion Summer Camp Pay Scale

Year/Grade Position Pay*
Completed Sophomore Year HS or age 16 Junior Counselor $2,000
Completed Junior Year HS Junior Counselor $2,100
Completed Senior Year HS Junior Counselor $2,225
Completed 1st year College Counselor $2,600
Completed 2nd Year College Counselor $2,725
Completed 3rd year College Counselor $2,850
Graduated College Counselor $3,000
Graduated w/ real world experience Counselor $3,250

*Returning staff will receive pay rates about 4-6% above the rates listed here.

 

How To Apply

Send an e-mail to info@championsummercamp.com with "Employment Inquiry for YOUR NAME" in the subject line. In the email, include:

We will then follow up with a phone call.

 

Interviews

Interviews typically start in late March and run through April. Please notify us if your schedule does not permit such a meeting time to see is an alternative time or method can be used instead.

  • Athletic & knowledgeable in a variety of sports
  • Love being around/playing with kids
  • Able to lead a group of kids and maintain order
  • Creative & energetic
  • Upbeat & always positive
  • Responsible & organized
  • Nurturing & supportive
  • Authoritative yet sensitive

To be considered for employment at Champion Summer Camp, you must commit to the following:

  • Saturday June 16 – Sunday, June 17: On-site training from 10 am – 5 pm. Lunch is provided both days.
  • You must be able to work for at least two of the sessions we offer (all four preferred) which run from Monday June 18 - Friday August 10: Working 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
  • Every Tuesday at Camp: Staff meeting from 5:30 pm – 6:30pm. Dinner is provided

Camp pay covers all camp days and all camp hours only. Camp pay assumes that staff will work the full 40 days that camp is in session and will be prorated accordingly for anyone who works less days. Additional pay is available through set up, clean up, and extended care hours (see "Looking for Extra $$$" below). See "Staff Perks" below for additional benefits not included in the pay schedule above.

  • Free lunch every day
  • 1 camp sports drink every day
  • 1 popsicle every day
  • 5 camp t-shirts, one of which you are required to wear each camp day.
  • Free meals at staff meetings, set up/clean up days, and training days.
  • Use of the camp facility every Tuesday evening after the staff meeting.
  • Invitation to the camp-end celebration in August.

There will be optional opportunities to earn additional pay through:

  • Camp Set Up (June 15 & 16)
  • AM Extended Care (daily from 8-9 am)
  • PM Extended Care (daily from 4-5:30 pm)
  • Camp Clean Up (August 11 & 12)

Consider attending camp as a Counselor in Training (CIT). Learn more about the CIT program.