Hey, if you love kids, there’s no better way to spend your Summer than working as a Champions counselor! Each year, our select team of college students from throughout the Southwest works together toward one common purpose–to help EVERY camper grow into a CHAMPION! You can learn more, and apply to join this team, by clicking the links above! Don’t forget to fill out all the forms when applying!
What you need to be
Applicant Qualifications
We would love for you to apply to join our counselor team if…
- You LOVE KIDS! (this is of supreme importance!)
- You possess excellent character, integrity and adaptability
- You have enthusiasm, a sense of humor, patience and self-control
- You are able to work outside with kids in summer heat for several hours at a time.
- You can relate to your peer group
- You can accept supervision and guidance
- You can assist in teaching an activity
- You’ve completed one year of college (or equivalent), or have completed our Leadership Training Program (009/SCAT Program).
Counselor Expectations
Our expectations for our counselors during the summer entail…
- The desire to have fun!
- The ability to communicate and work with groups (different ages and skill levels) participating in your activity and provide necessary instruction to campers.
- The ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety policies and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- The visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- The willingness to make a fool of yourself for the sake of making a kid smile!
