A counselor is a person who spends time with children in a children's camp, organizes their leisure time, and monitors safety. For the summer, many camps begin recruiting for a similar position, and you can get into a cozy place, and also earn some money.
Instructions
Step 1
It seems to many that the position of a counselor is an easy and fun job. In fact, this is not entirely true. The working day is always not standardized, you need to get up earlier than the children, put them to bed in the evening and still run to the night planning meeting. A huge number of responsibilities do not allow you to sit down during the day for a minute. And there is also a huge responsibility for the condition of children, for their organization.
Step 2
There are special requirements for counselors: you need to have a pedagogical education, you can have an unfinished one; must be over 18 years old; you need to be able to organize people, come up with various events. At the same time, it is forbidden to leave the camp territory during the day, you cannot smoke or drink alcohol in front of children, it is forbidden to use foul language and be rude to anyone. At the same time, the salary will be minimal, in rare camps it exceeds the subsistence level.
Step 3
In large camps, pedagogical teams usually work. They are formed on the basis of large universities, and then centrally enter the territory of work. A pedagogue is not just a way to get a job, it is an opportunity to learn how to raise and work with children. Usually, classes are conducted for several months in which they tell you how to perform duties, how to interact with babies and how to behave in different situations. You need to sign up for a group even in winter. You can find out about the existence of such an organization at the pedagogical institute in your city.
Step 4
You can work in the camp without a group. To do this, you need to contact the personnel department, inquire about the availability of vacancies. This should be done 2-3 months before the planned trip. Usually there is a great demand for counselors for the month of June, since at this time students are still taking their examinations, and schoolchildren are already coming to rest. The camp contacts can be found on the Internet. Look for options not only in your city, but also in other regions. For many people, this is an opportunity to relax on the sea without serious costs.
Step 5
Sometimes counselor vacancies are posted on job sites. Create a resume in advance, and browse through great resources. You can also find special forums that post proposals for cooperation with different camps. Their addresses change every year, there is no single place of collection. But any search engine will return 2-3 options.
Step 6
When getting a job as a counselor, be prepared for difficult living conditions. The camp provides accommodation, meals for the staff. But it may not be so comfortable as that of children on vacation. Sometimes 16 people live in the counselors' room. The shower can be one per floor or located outside. The quality of food can be controversial. Try to get a job where someone you know has already been. Find out the reviews not only of children, but also of staff who have already lived in a specific area and are familiar with the traditions of the camp.
