Summer Camp Cabin Counselor - Stone Canyon (Seasonal 2026)

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• Job Posting Title: Summer Camp Cabin Counselor - Stone Canyon (Seasonal 2026)

Job Description

• Provides active supervision and facilitation in a residential setting to children aged 8-15. Responsible for the supervision of 14 campers in residential bunks. Facilitates recreational activities and leadership programming to groups of 12 campers. Collaborates with Stone Canyon Administration and Head Staff to provide an excellent camp experience for all campers. Creates meaningful connections with all campers. Facilitates cohesiveness and bonding between campers in the residential setting. Counselors are expected to stay in cabin overnight for the duration of the camp session. Essential Physical Requirements:
• Occasional lifting twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasional lifting of fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, climbing and kneeling
• Must be able to hike up and down hills on a daily basis at high elevation.
• Must be able to work and teach in inclement weather including, but not limited to heat, snow, rain and sleet. Position Specific Information (if Applicable): This seasonal position will run from 5/25/26 - 7/24/26 Responsibilities: Communicate all camper concerns (behavior, health, emotional) to Assistant Director with proper documentation if needed. Manage campers’ behavior at all times. Support kitchen staff and supervise campers during meal times. Supervise groups of 10 campers during the meal times Lead songs and group games. Supervise groups of 14 campers in residential dorms. This includes staying in cabin overnight for the duration of the session. Plan, prepare and facilitate 60-90 minute recreational activities. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers in the summer camp program, and relate with visiting clients as needed. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Ensure campers are prepared for the daily activities. Inform Assistant Director of any program materials that need to be purchased. Assist in daily site upkeep (general cleaning of residential and program areas). Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all campers.

Certifications

• CPR/First
• Aid -
• Red
• Cross
• Education:
• High
• School or
• Equivalent
• Skills: Able to learn and execute the lessons and activities in the leadership curriculum, Must be a minimum of 18 years old., Must be available for all four sessions (June 18-June 16), One year working with children ages 8-17 (coaching, volunteering, teaching), Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Position
• Type:
• Seasonal
• Primary
• Location:
• Outdoor
• Education
• Center
• One
• Year
• Only (Yes or
• No):
• No
• Scheduled
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• FTE: 1.00
• Approx
• Scheduled
• Days
• Per
• Year: 0 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
• Minimum
• Hire
• Rate: $1.00
• USD
• Stipend
• Maximum
• Hire
• Rate: $1,500.00 USD Stipend Full

Salary Range

$1.00 USD - $3,000.00 USD Stipend All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 2, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.