Summer Program Counselor
ACHIEVE NY
Location
City of Binghamton, New York
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Quick overview
Supervise campers to ensure their safety and engage them in various educational and recreational activities. Model positive social skills and communicate behavior or safety concerns to program leadership.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED if not currently enrolled in high school. Those under 18 must provide valid employment permits.
Job description
Description Summer Program Counselor Schedule
- Part
- Time &
- Seasonal (7 weeks)
- Pay: $16:00 -$17.20
- Schedule: (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.
Summer Program Counselor position is responsible for supervising campers and ensuring safety during all activities. Qualities of a successful counselor include patience, enthusiasm, sensitivity, responsibility, creativity and flexibility.
Responsibilities
include but are not limited to: Engage campers in various activities. Demonstrate techniques, encourage creativity, and provide guidance to help campers learn new skills. Supervision of assigned campers at all times. Model and encourage appropriate social skills. Build positive connections with campers. Facilitate games and down time activities outside of the regular camp schedule. Adherence to program/team schedule; daily activities and special events. 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 Bus duty; safe arrival/departure of campers. Report incidents/accidents to appropriate program personnel. Assist campers with activities of daily living as necessary. Attend team meetings, orientations and required training
Requirements
Provide employment permits (working papers) if under age 18. Must have GED / H.S. Diploma if not currently enrolled in High School.
