Newman Plus is recruiting camp counselors for our 2024 summer season with a passion for education to work in our Day Camp, Sports Camp, and early childhood programs. Here is a link to our website for an overview of the program .

We have approximately 500 elementary school aged students attending our programs daily.

Day Camp - rising 1st through 5th graders may design their own camp experience every day. This level of customization allows us to meet the interests of the athlete, the artist, the scientist, and the child who wants to try it all. Pre-K and Kindergarten campers have their own specially designed program.

Sports Camps - children have fun, developing skills, and improving their athletic ability in their favorite sport. Every week athletes will be able to focus on a particular sport; these include football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, track and field. Campers receive instruction from our knowledgeable and experienced varsity coaching staff and have the opportunity to put their newly acquired skills into play.

Green Trees Camp - staff guide and support our youngest campers (10 months - 3 years olds) through engaging activities within a structured camp day that allows time for indoor and outdoor play and rest.

Our staff work as a team to create a joyful summer experience by actively engaging and supervising our campers throughout the day, along with helping faculty and instructors facilitate the programming.

Staff Dates:

• Orientation & Training, June 4 - 6

Session 1, June 10 - 28 (closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)

Session 2, July 8 - 26

Staff Hours:

• 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Additional hours for staff meetings / camp reset/pack up, 30-40 minutes per week)
• Monday - Friday

Duration / Pay

• Seasonal / Temporary / Hourly

General Responsibilities

• Actively participate in staff orientation, training and required meetings
• Help with the setup of camp including moving supplies, equipment, and decorating
• Learn and follow camp routines and protocols
• Be a positive role model, keeping children safe, active, and engaged
• Work in a team of camp counselors to create an amazing and fun experience for campers
• Establish relationships with campers proactively supporting them with their camp experience
• Actively monitor campers throughout the day always maintaining a safe play environment
• Assist instructors with indoor and outdoor activity blocks and supporting campers in their learning
• Maintain healthy professional boundaries with your campers.

Qualifications

Applicants must be:

• of college age or above

Applicants must possess the desire and ability to:

• Work and play with children, both indoors and outdoors
• Have a growth mindset
• Take guidance and supervision
• Teach or assist in teaching an activity
• Display enthusiasm, a sense of humor, patience, self-control and adaptability.

For further information and to apply online visit - https://www.newmansummer.com/employment