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 2008
• 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
Contact
Website:
www.campamerica.co.uk
E-mail: enquiries@campamerica.co.uk
