Program Counselor

$200 signing bonus! Yoga, archery, and climbing wall/ropes course counselors needed!

Overview
Join our vibrant summer team as a Program Counselor and make a lasting impact on the lives of young campers! This dynamic, seasonal position offers an exciting opportunity to lead, mentor, and inspire children in a fun-filled, supportive environment.

Agassiz Village summer staff are responsible for ensuring overall camper well-being, keeping a cabin group of 12 campers (ages vary from 8-17) on schedule with activities, and leading camp activities.

Program counselors lead an activity area, ensuring campers learn the basics of the activity, are safe, and enjoy their time at archery, on our ropes courses/climbing wall, or in archery.

Responsibilities and Key Functions:

• Lead archery classes for all campers, adhering to all safety regulations. AV can pay for certification if you do not already have it.
• Act as a role model in all aspects of camp.
• Be fully and actively engaged with campers at all times while on duty.
• Have a friendly, upbeat, and encouraging attitude.
• Be welcoming and inclusive.
• Help campers negotiate conflict.
• Be sensitive to the camper’s individual needs, manage the behavior of their campers, especially regarding physical, emotional, or verbal abuse of others.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 18 years of age or older;

· In good physical condition;

· Experience in work and/or play interaction with children;

· Commit to the entire summer season;

· Able to work as a team member;

· Demonstrate integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Agassiz Village.

Who We’re Looking For:

We expect all of our staff to model the 5 core SEL competencies for our campers:

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Management
• Responsible Decision-Making
• Relationship Skills
• Social Awareness

That means our staff are special - people who put the campers first, understand that camp is a community, and demonstrate the skills we ask our campers to learn. Our campers come from tough backgrounds, and AV staff treat them with kindness, respect, and an innate understanding that behavior is fueled by unmet needs.

If all of that sounds like something you'd like to be part of, then please use the link below to apply on our website!

https://www.agassizvillage.org/jobs

Contract Dates: June 20, 2026 – August 7, 2026. This position is required to live on site at 71 Agassiz Village Ln. Poland, ME 04274 (June 14 if training and certification are needed)

Salary: $2,800 for the full length of the contract. Included with your salary:

· Accommodation is provided for the full contract.

· Food is provided for the full contract.

Designated Supervisor: Village Leader

Pay: $400.00 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person