Summer Camp Counselor Resume
Summer camps are the best medium for children to get close to the nature and learn skills that can help them in their lives. It is through attending camps that children learn arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, sports, music, etc. Since children will be away from home and school for a few days or weeks, depending on the schedule of the camp, there has to be someone who can take care of them and guide them in all activities. Summer camp counselors play this role and ensure the safety and well-being of the campers. These counselors don't have a higher education, but if they are working for a camp with a specific theme, related education is a must along with counseling training. If you have had the camp counseling training, this sample resume will help to apply and highlight your qualifications and skills.
Resume Sample
Daniel M. Erwin
1851 Kincheloe Road
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: 503-538-0947
Email: dmerwin@example.com
Job Objective:
To work as a summer camp counselor where I can help campers learn myriad of skills and take care of their safety and well-being.
Summary of Skills:
- Enthusiastic and charismatic leader
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Great planner and highly organized
- People-oriented and problem solver
- Comfortable working with children of all age
- Innovative thinker, creative, and highly energetic individual
- Complete knowledge of indoor and outdoor activities and weather conditions
- Skilled in providing first-aid and handling emergency situations
- Excellent knowledge of camping rules and regulations
Work Experience:
Summer Camp Counselor
All Care Camp, Newberg, OR
2012 - present
- Plan camp theme to ensure maximum participation
- Maintain records of campers and make them ready for myriad of activities
- Arrange musical instruments, arts and crafts materials, swimming suits and gears, and other sports items for campers
- Lead the participants by providing them examples
- Teach rock climbing, swimming, sailing, homesteading, canoeing, wilderness survival, photography, arts, crafts, etc.
- Guide campers individually and in groups
- Organize mock fire drills and evacuation operation
- Arrange and coordinate recreational activities following camp policies
Summer Camp Counselor
Golden Sumer Camp, Newberg, OR
2009 - 2012
- Organized and directed numerous fun-filled and learning activities for campers
- Taught tennis, baseball, volleyball, chess, and carom
- Taught how to provide first aid and handle emergency situations
- Built team spirit in children
- Adhered to health and safety compliance during camping
- Motivated children for participation
- Maintained discipline during camping
- Taught personal care and performing daily activities to children
- Organized debates and competition for children
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Education
Global College, Newberg, OR
2008
Certifications and Affiliations:
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Summer 2008
Member of American Camp Association, Summer 2009
References:
Available upon request.
