Head Counselor

Co-Op Summer Enrichment is a summer program for low income children that emphasizes STEM enrichment alongside camp programming that infuses the joy of summer into all that we do. Are you looking for a fun summer job? Do you also want to make a difference? Join us at Co-Op Camp! We are hiring team members who are eager to be a part of a program that emphasizesSTEM learning, mentoring connections, and summer fun!

• Serve as a co-leader to a dedicated group of children for a five-week program that serves elementary children grades 1 to 5

• Mentor the Assistant Counselor to give direct guidance and instructions for maximum effectiveness

• Serve as a role model for children by:

  • Arriving on time and fully ready to participate

  • Working as a team member with other counselors, assistant counselors and staff

  • Taking joy in learning new things with the children

  • Supporting a drug free, screen free, healthy environment

• Assist children to participate in STEM and recreation activities led by educators and recreation assistant coaches

• Teach or assist during program blocks in a variety of areas such as crafts, nature, science, sports and recreation

• Participate fully and with enthusiasm in all orientation week training sessions

• Enforce the highest level of safety for children at all times, including COVID safety protocols

• Maintain accurate attendance records on a daily basis

• Be responsible for keeping confidential student emergency data accessible at all times

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  Have past experience working with children or helping others
  
  
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  Seek a job where you can make a difference in the lives of kids
  
  

• Are ready to meet and work with other local teens, educators and nonprofit leaders from diverse backgrounds

• Want to know what Color Wars is and be already planning to win the annual trophy

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  Are Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  
  

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  Highly collaborative work environment where your knowledge and experience are valued regardless of age or experience - all voices matter
  
  
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  Opportunity to serve children from diverse backgrounds
  
  
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  Experience developing useful job and personal skills:
  
  
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    Leadership skills
    
    
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    Organizational skills such as program planning and implementation
    
    
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    Mentoring skills assisting younger children with problem-solving, conflict resolution and perseverance
    
    
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  Recommendation letters for future endeavors (based upon performance)
  
  

• A workplace culture that prioritizes understanding, empathy and diversity

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  A location on a bus route and .5 miles from the Mamaroneck MetroNorth train station
  
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Head Counselors must be at least 19 years old by July 1, 2023 or entering their Sophomore year of college

• Must have completed high school or GED

• High preference given to applicants with previous experience working with youth

• Social security card and state identification

• Fingerprinting for any non-Mamaroneck School District employee or any new employee (previously fingerprinted Co-Op counselors do not need to be fingerprinted again)

• High swimming competency

• Two references - only one can be a personal (non-family) reference

• Proof ofCOVID-19Vaccination

So are we!

REQUIRED PROGRAM DATES & TIMES:

June 26, 2023 to August 4, 2023

8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Wednesday (weekly staff Meeting)

*all program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st

SALARY

Base Salary - $2,640

Performance Bonus - up to $500

Re-signing Bonus - $100

• for previous Co-Op Counselors if application is submitted before April 1, 2022

Base Salary paid bi-monthly in July and August (3 payments total)

All bonus payments paid in the last salary check

Reimbursement for Fingerprinting Costs - paid in the last paycheck