Camp Counselor
Amazing Downtown Summer Camp
Location
New York
Salary
$3,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
Act as a mentor and role model while supervising groups of 12-18 campers in a high-energy environment. Lead diverse activities and collaborate with co-counselors to ensure camper safety and well-being.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 17 years old and available for the full summer season including specific orientation dates. Previous experience in summer camps or youth development is preferred.
Job description
Amazing Downtown Summer Camp is seeking fun, dynamic, and mission-driven individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about working with children in a fun, high energy environment, this is the place for you. Working at camp isn't just a summer job; it’s an opportunity to develop transferable skills that top-tier recruiters in every industry look for: adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, collaborative problem-solving, and high-pressure decision-making.
As a Counselor, you are more than just staff, you are a mentor and a role model. You’ll be the engine behind the camp’s energy, ensuring our campers have an unforgettable experience while prioritizing their safety and well-being. You will manage group dynamics, foster meaningful relationships, and lead campers through a diverse range of activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a
- Mentor: Act as a positive role model for campers and peers.
- Lead
- Your
- Group: Supervise a group of 12–18 campers, creating a safe and inclusive environment.
Collaborate
- Partner with 1–2 co-counselors to manage group logistics and responsibilities.
- Engage &
- Execute: Dive into all camp activities and support activity specialists in leading their activities.
- Dive In: Assist with instructional swim by getting in the pool and supporting camper progress.
- Bring the
- Energy: Maintain a high-energy, fun atmosphere every single day.
Qualifications
Age: 17+ years of age.
Commitment
- Must be available for the full season (June 29 –
- August 21) and required staff orientation
- June 19- 12:00-7:00
- PM,
- June 21- 8:30
- AM-5:00
- PM,
- June 28- 8:30
- AM-5:00 PM.
Reliability
Consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Punctuality is essential for team success.
Experience
Previous experience in summer camps, after-school programs, or youth development is preferred.
Compensation & Contract Details
- We value transparency regarding our seasonal employment structure. Camp staff are hired on a contractual basis for the eight-week summer season. As a seasonal contractual role, compensation is structured as a fixed sum rather than an hourly wage. This total is distributed via four bi-weekly payments.
- Contract
- Total: Compensation starts at $3,000 for the full summer.
Location: Beth Jacob School 142 Broome Street New York, New York 10002
