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Summer Camp Counsellor

Job description

Fancy having the summer of a lifetime working and travelling in America? We are hiring camp counsellors, sports coaches and support staff for Summer camps all across America. We’re AmeriCamp the award-winning summer camp organisation, for 4 years running, as voted by Save the Student. Verified on Twitter, we provide an amazing summer experience for our participants. We are known for paying the highest salaries, offering the lowest costs and giving the best customer service alongside some #FreeBiscuits. That is why we win so many awards.

“AmeriCamp the only choice for students”-The Independent Newspaper.
“AmeriCamp is a Hol’ lot of fun”- The Sun Newspaper


Job Description: AmeriCamp is a nine week experience, with the opportunity to travel up to one month after your placement. You will be working closely with children of all ages and will participate in a wide variety of outdoor and adventurous activities. This is a cultural exchange so American cultural activities will be included (e.g. sports games, theme parks, Fourth of July parties, etc.). To say this is an experience of a lifetime is an understatement. You will be making so many friends from all over the world that your Twitter and Facebook profile will never be the same.

We are looking for energetic, adventurous and fun people, from around the world, who are great with children. Though not essential, any previous coaching, teaching or experience with children would be an asset. Here is a list of skills camps look for in a camp counsellor (this is not a complete list).
Athletics, Archery, Arts, Crafts, Ceramics, Pottery and Woodwork, Band/Musician, Baseball, Basketball, Canoeing, Circus skills, Climbing Wall, Dance, Digital Photography, Drama, Fencing, Fishing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey (field and ice), Horse Riding, Journalism, Karting, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Lifeguard, Magic skills, Martial Arts, Motor boat driving, Mountain Biking, Ropes (high and low), Sailing, Snorkeling, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Video Production, volleyball, watersports.


AmeriCamp offers: 

  • Work opportunities in the UK following completion of summer camp placement! 
  • Personal help with your application at our AmeriCamp HQ in Manchester if you require it. 
  • Brilliant personal customer service. 
  • Fun Orientations, we will make sure you are fully prepared to camp and introduce you to people going to the same camp. 
  • Flexible interview process – We can even interview you over Skype! 
  • Free drink at interview (and biscuits!). 
  • A great tan! 
  • Discounted hoodies and t-shirts. 
  • Discounts with companies affiliated with AmeriCamp. 
  • Great addition to your CV. 
  • Invitations to AmeriCamp reunions and events. 
  • Friendships that will last forever all around the world. 
  • Fantastic work experience. 
  • Memories that will last a lifetime. 
  • We see our AmeriCampers as a “family” and will make sure you are happy throughout the whole process and into the future.

Extra information

Status
Closed
Location
Type of Contract
Summer / Holiday Jobs
Profession type
Teaching / Instructors / Guides
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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