2026 Summer Camp Junior Instructor and Residential Advisor

Capitol Debate

place Princeton, 08542

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Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

local_atm $1,500a week

Preamble

All Capitol Debate Staff, regardless of title or experience, are committed to serving the best interests of our students, making it an amazing summer for all participants, showing up every day as their best selves, and taking on any and all responsibilities that contribute to a successful camp. All Capitol Debate staff are considered Camp Counselors first and foremost.

Job Overview

Capitol Debate Summer Camps is seeking Junior Instructors/Residential Advisors for our summer camps running from June 13 to August 6, 2026. We host camps in 15 cities throughout the country, offering a great travel opportunity. This role combines instructional duties with responsibilities in residential life. Applicants must be able and willing to live on campus during the camp duration. Staff must be available a minimum of 6 weeks during the summer to be considered.

Responsibilities

Instructional Duties not limited to:

Mentor and assist with the planning and implementation of residential activities
Help students with research, writing their cases or presentations, and provide feedback
Judge student competitions and help facilitate student showcases

Residential Life Duties not limited to:

Act as a mediator, encourager, cheerleader, mentor, and motivator in residential life activities
Ensure active student participation and supervise student safety in all activities and dorm life.
Conduct room checks at curfew and monitor residential halls until midnight for student safety
Assist with planning and implementation of residential activities.

General Duties not limited to:

Attend all staff meetings during the camp
Assist with first and last-day camp ceremonies and activities including setting up of materials
Provide any additional support as requested by Camp Director or Residential Life Directors

Time Commitment

Participate in approximately 10 hours of pre-camp training focused on camp and residential life
Attend a minimum of 3, 2 week camp sessions, totaling 6 weeks of camp.