2026 Camp Counselor (Junior Counselor/Counselor/Senior Counselor)

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. A desire to have a positive impact on the life of the youth and other staff at camp
2. Experience working with youth or a willingness to learn
3. Ability to lift 30 lbs or willingness to ask for help if not
4. Ability to move around camp quickly enough to keep campers safe
5. Strong comprehension and critical thinking skills to be able to respond to challenges and emergencies effectively
6. Willingness to express challenges or struggles so they can be addressed by Camp Leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Supervision of all participants in counselor’s company while on duty
2. Recognition of “red flag behavior” that could lead to a violation of the Camp Child Protection Policy
3. Understanding of chain of command to ensure staff will default to the person in charge of an area where appropriate (for example:  when in an aquatic environment, lifeguards have final say in what is and is not appropriate behavior)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with youth ages 7-16 is preferred, but not required
• Experience working in an outdoor setting is preferred, but not required
• Experience being part of a successful team is preferred, but not required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Must be able to communicate in English. Does not need to be fluent but must be able to understand needs of youth when expressed and understand safety requirements

CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING:

There are no certifications that required but there are some certifications that we offer or you can come to camp with! Some Certifications have added salary benefits.

1. Lifeguarding ($15 more per week, training provided the week before staff training)
2. Rhode Island Boat Driver ($10 more per week, training provided prior to camp)
3. Rhode Island Chauffer’s License ($10 more per week, must be acquired on own)
4. First Aid and CPR
5. Belay Certifications (training provided during Staff Training)
6. Level 1 Archery Certification ($10 more per week, training provided during Staff Training)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Camp is a rustic, outdoor setting. Counselor must be able to live in a rustic cabin, most without electricity, and living with youth. Camp does have communal spaces for electronics charging, WiFi access, and break spaces. Camp is also on a salt water pond.

TIME OFF

Being a counselor is a 24 hour a day job. The following is the time off structure:

1. Day off every session
2. Day off in between sessions
3. 6 hour Night off every week
4. Additional Breaks will be offered as available during the day

Salary : $10 - $15