What are the responsibilities and job description for the Res Life Leader position at Berkshire Soccer Academy?
RESIDENT LIFE LEADER
Location : East Otis, Massachusetts
Compensation: $360 /Week DOE
Dates: Approximately early-June to early-August
Benefits: Travel stipend, comfortable housing, healthy meals, access to camp facilities
Camp Description : The Berkshire Soccer Academy is a private overnight soccer camp for girls. We offer an elite training
experience for girls, ages 10-16, in a traditional camp setting on a private lake in the Berkshires.
Scope of Work: There are typically 4 Resident Life Leaders that work as a team under the Resident Life Coordinator and
Directors. Together, they work alongside the Health Center staff to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for both campers
and staff. Each Resident Life Leader is responsible for the well-being of 3-5 cabin groups of campers and their cabin counselors
each session. They guide, mentor and assist cabin counselors to create a positive and cohesive cabin group, help resolve
conflict, and generally attend to any daily needs to support the campers and cabin counselors in their assigned cabins. This
position requires an outstanding ability to work both independently and collaboratively. At times, this position may require
creating partnerships with parents through in-person and phone communication.
A typical day may begin as early as 7:00AM and end as late as 10:00PM. This includes 1 day-off for every 6 working days and
regularly scheduled breaks throughout the day.
Job Qualifications based on our Service Standards:
v Preferred academic background in counseling, child development or related field.
v At least 2 years previous experience supervising staff and overseeing program activities.
v At least 2 years previous experience working with youth and conflict resolution or counseling.
v Previous camp experience is a plus.
v Must be prepared to live in a rugged mountain setting with limited access to phone/internet.
• Must be trustworthy and have a proven track record of following-through with commitments.
- Must communicate honestly, clearly, and calmly, in personal and professional settings.
WELL-BEING:
• Must be committed to health: physically, psychologically and socially, as well as the safety and well-being of our
- Must model healthy habits and safe behavior.
CONNECTION:
• Must enjoy working with kids, and have a desire to want to help develop staff
- Must be able to successfully communicate with others.
- Must have proven ability to provide 1-on-1 and group guidance to staff and campers.
PROFESSIONALISM:
• Must have a focus on integrity, patience, adaptability, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serve youth
- Must be able to maintain organized notes on work and be proactive in communication.
- Must have proven success working within a team, meeting deadlines, being punctual, and collaborating with other
POSITIVITY:
• Must have proven experience as a positive role model to kids and peers.
- Must demonstrate optimism and flexibility in the face of adversity.
- Must enjoy receiving constructive feedback, and be able to improve from it.
Questions: Email paul@berkshiresocceracademy.com or call 1-800-326-9219
To Apply: Visit our website www.berkshiresocceracademy.com and complete the Staff Application.
Salary : $360