Head Counselor - Summer Program - 2026

Description:

Seasonal, Part Time (0-28 hours) June 29, 2026- August 13, 2026.

Week 1: Mandatory orientation June 29-July 1, 2026.

Week 2-week 7: Summer Program (Monday-Thursday) July 6 – August 13, 2026. 8:15a-2:45pm or as scheduled.

Hourly rate: $16.50

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The Head Counselor position is responsible for supervising and supporting counselors, campers and ensuring safety during all activities. Qualities of a successful Head counselor include: patience, enthusiasm, sensitivity, responsibility, creativity and flexibility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engage campers in various activities.
• Coordinate daily schedules, activities, and rotations.
• Monitor staffing coverage during transitions, breaks, and absences.
• Lead counselor check-ins and on-the-spot coaching.
• Oversee safe arrival and dismissal procedures for campers.
• Demonstrate techniques, encourage creativity, and provide guidance to help campers learn new skills.
• Ensure supervision of assigned campers is always upheld.
• Model and encourage appropriate social skills.
• Build positive connections with campers.
• Facilitate games and down time activities outside of the regular camp schedule.
• Awareness and appropriate utilization of behavior management plans.
• Communicate any behavior or safety concerns with Team Lead and Program Director.
• Awareness of camper/counselor allergies, medications, and emergency contact information
• Report incidents/accidents to appropriate program personnel.
• Assist campers with activities of daily living as necessary.
• Attend team meetings, orientations and required trainings.
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have GED or H.S. Diploma.

Preferred but not required

• Experience working with individuals that have functional differences.
• Experience working at a summer camp or school setting.