Endless opportunities for female counselors at Sugar Bay!

Over the past few years, we’ve been noticing a significant decrease in the number of female applicants who sign up to become camp counselors. 
 
Many young ladies feel as if they cannot advance if they do not begin studying right away, and often end up disappointed after a year or two, when they realize that they stepped into the wrong career path. 
 
At Sugar Bay, we believe that high-school graduates should take time out to discover themselves if they are unsure of what career path to choose. This is why we recommend that you join the Sugar Bay family during your gap year and train to become a camp counselor. 
 
Find out the benefits you can reap from working as a camp counselor at Sugar Bay below:

Counselor-in-training (CIT) Course:

When you sign up for our CIT course, you will be in line to receive accredited qualifications that will be useful within the camp environment, including international camps, as well as outside of the camp environment. This is a significant opportunity for those who wish to travel and work at other summer camps around the world. 
 
You will receive qualifications in:

• First aid (Emergency First Response) and CPR.
• Camp Counseling

You will receive training in the following areas:

• Junior life guarding and water safety.
• Child and Staff Psychology.
• Outdoor/ adventure based counseling.
• Stress management.
• Teamwork.
• Instruction in all Sugar Bay activities.
• Crisis management

Working as a camp counselor:

Working as a camp counselor can be a great addition to your resume’. This career offers the opportunity to gain many strong interpersonal communication skills that most companies seek and will boost your chances of being employed, should you wish to move away from the camp counselor career in your future. It’s also an opportunity to earn extra income and invest it in your prospective studies. 
 
Significant Everyday Skills gained as a counselor:

• Team Building
• Sports Coaching
• Activity Planning and Oversight
• Sportsmanship
• Wilderness Survival
• Counseling
• Leadership
• Program Administration

Soft Skills gained as a counselor:

• Strong Work Ethic
• Positive Attitude
• Good Communication Skills
• Time Management Abilities
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Acting as a Team Player
• Self-Confidence
• Ability to Accept and Learn From Criticism

Why should you join the movement and sign up as a female counselor at Sugar Bay? 

 

 
Our Head Counselor, Chaplin wasn’t shy to share why you, as a fellow sister, should consider coming to work with us at Sugar Bay: 
 
“Being a counselor at Sugar Bay is the most rewarding thing I've ever done. I've met so many girls here who've become some of my closest and most valued friends. Working at Sugar Bay has shown me that I am capable of so much more than I thought I was and has really equaled out the playing field between boys and girls. The role of being a mentor and big sister to kids aged 7-17 has grown me as a person and has shown me what a massive impact you can have in someone's life, just by telling a story or playing a game. Honestly, if you have a passion for kids and would love to meet some eccentric, wonderful people, apply to be a girl counselor
at Sugar Bay.”

Girls, come make new friendships with us, grow in so many ways you never thought you could and join us on our journey to self-discovery!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and have a look at all our Counselor video clips to get an idea of what being a counselor at Sugar Bay is all about.