Carmel Valley Tennis Camp is a smoke, alcohol and drug free environment
Basic Qualifications for all Counselors:
US Social Security number
US College level tennis player or equivalent or past CVTC camper (ropes course/lifeguard counselors do not need tennis experience)
To Be a CVTC Counselor you have to like being around and teaching children ages 10-18
Skills needed to be a CVTC Counselor
Being a role model for youth – Campers do what they see, and they intently observe counselors
Patience – Taking time to work with campers, answering questions and explaining
Kindness – Creating a positive environment, showing campers you care
Communication Skills – Guiding and supervising campers; working with and keeping management informed
Resourcefulness – Creating and adjusting lesson plans as needed; creating and adjusting room management as needed
Flexibility – Adapting to changes and other situations out of your control
Physical Stamina – Working as a camp counselor can be tiring
Available Positions and Qualifications
Counselor
- Must be at least 19 and have completed two years of university
- May 30-August 13 – Salary $6,000 plus room and board
Head Counselor
- Counselor job plus management responsibilities
- Must be at least 22, have had paid management experience and completed university
- Salary $8,000 plus room and board
Ropes Course and/or Lifeguard Counselor
- Must be at least 19 and have completed two years of university
- May 30-August 13 – Salary $5,000 plus room and board
General Responsibilities for all Tennis Counselors
Teach or assist in 3 hours of group lessons (four to six campers in a group) M-F
Caretaking children in a room group: living in a room with 7 campers
Supervising match play 3 hours M-F
Counselors assist in the planning, supervision, and running of the daytime offcourt, evening, and weekend activities
Offcourt activity areas include: ropes course, archery, health center (assist camp nurse), art house, pro shop, centre court, conditioning, games, dorm duty
General Responsibilities for Ropes Course/Lifeguard Counselor
Manage and run the ropes course
Lifeguard on the pool 1-6 M-F and other times as needed
Caretaking children in a room group: living in a room with 7 campers
All Counselors assist in the planning, supervision, and running of the daytime offcourt, evening, and weekend activities
Time Off and CVTC Description
Time off during each day and 1 day each week
Two evenings off from 7:30PM-11:00PM each week
The camp provides a washer, dryer and detergent for doing your own laundry
CVTC has a Staff House with an outdoor kitchen with microwave and refrigerator; an exercise area with spin bike, treadmill, weights, TRX; and a Staff lounge with high speed wi-fi and a stringing machine that are available during time off
Cell phone coverage is spotty on the property but can be used easily over the wi-fi at the Staff House and lounge. Cell phones cannot be used by counselors during work hours.
Counselors sleep in a room (on a bunk bed) with 7 campers or in the Staff House and share responsibility for the care and supervision of 8-10 campers in the dorm.