Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Location
Standish, Maine
The Camp Counselor will be responsible for the group supervision of campers, helping them plan and carry out activities like sports and games while promoting participation and enforcing camp rules. This role also involves demonstrating recreational equipment, teaching safety procedures, and collaborating with directors to manage facility and program challenges.
Candidates must have experience working with adolescents in a group setting and the ability to learn and enforce the camp's safety and operating rules. Current CPR/First Aid and AED certification is preferred.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is accepting applications for the position of Camp Counselor - Monks Sports Camp!
I: Monday, July 27th - Thursday, July 30th
II: Monday, August 3rd - Thursday, August 6th.
Duties: Associated with position:
● Group supervision of campers
● Help campers plan and carry out projects and activities such as sports and games
● Promote and encourage camper participation in activities
● Enforce camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in the recreational facilities
● Demonstrates use of recreational equipment and teaches participants the principles, techniques,
and safety procedures for each activity
● Work with the camp directors and other camp staff to handle challenges with facilities, programs
and campers
● Help each participant meet the goals established by the camp for camper development
● Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities
Required skills: ● Experience in working with adolescents in a group setting
● Ability to learn and enforce the camps safety and operating rules
● Current CPR/First Aid, AED certification preferred
Employees will require additional trainings: ● Bloodborne Pathogens & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
● Working Conditions in Hot & Cold Environments
up to 40 hours each week of camp.
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu [titleIX@sjcme.edu], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).
In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.” Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.
Market context
In Maine, camp counselor openings often draw candidates with youth-group experience and comfort enforcing safety routines, especially in settings serving adolescents. These roles are competitive because employers look for people who can balance supervision, communication, and quick response skills; current CPR/First Aid and AED certification can help. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here, then confirm your certifications and prepare one example of managing a group safely.