Assistant camp counselor vs day camp counselor

The differences between assistant camp counselors and day camp counselors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an assistant camp counselor and a day camp counselor. Additionally, a day camp counselor has an average salary of $29,384, which is higher than the $23,996 average annual salary of an assistant camp counselor.

The top three skills for an assistant camp counselor include kids, CPR and general supervision. The most important skills for a day camp counselor are CPR, kids, and cleanliness.

Assistant camp counselor vs day camp counselor overview

	Assistant Camp Counselor	Day Camp Counselor
Yearly salary	$23,996	$29,384
Hourly rate	$11.54	$14.13
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	30,766	32,895
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Assistant camp counselor vs day camp counselor salary

Assistant camp counselors and day camp counselors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Assistant Camp Counselor	Day Camp Counselor
Average salary	$23,996	$29,384
Salary range	Between $14,000 And $38,000	Between $19,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	City of Portland
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between assistant camp counselor and day camp counselor education

There are a few differences between an assistant camp counselor and a day camp counselor in terms of educational background:

	Assistant Camp Counselor	Day Camp Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Psychology	Psychology
Most common college	Duke University	Duke University

Assistant camp counselor vs day camp counselor demographics

Here are the differences between assistant camp counselors' and day camp counselors' demographics:

	Assistant Camp Counselor	Day Camp Counselor
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	Male, 33.4% Female, 66.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.7% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 5.0% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 5.0% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between assistant camp counselor and day camp counselor duties and responsibilities

Assistant camp counselor example responsibilities.

Guide and nurture campers by accompanying them to and assisting with camp activities, and lead hiking and canoe trips
Supervise activities and ensure that schedules are adhered to and that kids are safe and participating in activities as planned.
Provide one-on-one instructional lessons to assist kids in reaching their full athletic potential.
Aid camp counselors and managerial leadership by overseeing campers always to ensure safety and enjoyment.
Provide assistance to camp counselors and administrative leadership by supervising campers at all times to ensure safety and enjoyment.
Attend manifestation and IEP meetings whenever necessary.

Day camp counselor example responsibilities.

Lead a successful group of kids by ensuring safety and behavioral expectations are met and providing structure and organize educational activities.
Administer medication and assist with ADL skills.
Transport patients to outside appointments and AA meetings.
Train in CPR, first-aid, and universal precautions.
Receive first aid, CPR, and emergency response training.
Conduct STI (sexually transmit infection) prevention and awareness campaigns.

Assistant camp counselor vs day camp counselor skills

Common assistant camp counselor skills

Kids, 34%
CPR, 26%
General Supervision, 11%
Role Model, 10%
Mathematics, 4%
General Maintenance, 3%

Common day camp counselor skills

CPR, 20%
Kids, 15%
Cleanliness, 7%
PET, 6%
Leadership, 5%
Direct Supervision, 4%

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