Camp counselor resume example

Camp directors look at certifications first, then the age of the kids you led and the programs you ran. This example follows that order.

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Camp counselor resume example with CPR and first aid
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Skills to highlight

  • Group leadership
  • Activity planning
  • Child safety
  • Outdoor and sports activities
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parent communication

What makes it work

  • Put CPR, first aid and any lifeguard certification near the top.
  • Say the age group and size of your cabin or group.
  • Describe one program you planned from start to finish.
  • Add relevant skills: swimming, climbing, arts and crafts, music.

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Ethan Brooks — Camp Counselor — ages 8 to 12, CPR and Lifeguard certified

Camp counselor for three summers and after-school program leader during the year. I plan activities kids want to join and keep the group safe and included.

Experience

  • Senior Camp Counselor · Overnight Summer Camp, Lake Champlain, VT (Jun 2023 – Aug 2025)
    • Led a cabin of 12 campers aged 8 to 12 for three summers
    • Created a camp newspaper program: 6 issues written by campers
    • Lifeguard on the waterfront twice a week
  • After-School Program Leader · Community Recreation Center, Burlington, VT (Sep 2023 – Present)
    • Homework help and sports for 20 children

Education

  • B.S. Elementary Education (in progress) · University of Vermont (2022 – 2026)

Skills

Group leadership · Activity planning · Child safety · Outdoor activities · Parent communication

Why this example works

Age group and certifications are in the title, which is the first thing a camp director checks.

The camp newspaper shows he can build a program over weeks, not just supervise.

Keywords to mirror

Applicant tracking systems and recruiters scan for these terms. Reuse the ones that appear in the job posting, word for word.

  • Camp counselor
  • Youth leader
  • Summer camp
  • After-school program
  • CPR
  • First aid
  • Lifeguard
  • Activity planning
  • Child safety
  • Recreation

Mistakes to avoid for this role

  • Leaving out certifications or their dates.
  • Not saying the age of the kids you led.
  • Listing activities without one program you built.

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