What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Program Counselor position at ACHIEVE NY?
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
- Provide employment permits (working papers) if under age 18.
- Must have GED / H.S. Diploma if not currently enrolled in High School.
Salary : $16 - $17