Summer Assistant Counselor

JOB SUMMARY:

The Day Camp Assistant Counselor’s main responsibility is to assist the Head Counselor in planning, facilitating, and supervising fun and inclusive activities for a wide range of ages and abilities while providing a safe and welcoming environment for campers. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS:

Active participation in and support of Camp activities including, but not limited to:

• Successfully complete ALL training during the orientation week, prior to starting camp. 

• Participate in daily meet and greet activities for your group to ensure that everyone feels included and knows their fellow campers and counselors.

• Participates in activities as a role model for our campers and ability to lead by example, when needed. 

• Participates in the theme of each week, including dressing accordingly and preparing theme-related activities for your cabin. 

• Encourages all your campers to participate in themed activities such as dress up days. 

• Provides supportive leadership for all MCDS staff.

Daily Camp Operations and Safety & Well-Being of Campers:

• Reports at 8:00 am daily for morning meeting, equipment setup & preparation for instruction.

• Assist in taking attendance each day and conduct a head count before every activity begins and after every activity ends throughout day.

• Responsible for the general well-being and safety of all campers in your cabin. This includes sharing safety information and checking campers for bug bites, scrapes, etc. that may occur during the day.

• Provides positive leadership and guidance to all members of your cabin. This includes patience, good communication, speaking clearly and NOT shouting at campers. 

• Assists campers in your cabin with daily procedures, including ensuring they have all their belongings after every activity and take their belongings home at the end of each week.

• Assists campers with preparation and accompanying campers to their activities on time, and in an orderly fashion with multiple head counts. 

• Actively participate in specialty activities/assists the Head Specialty Counselor as needed. This may include setting up activities, demonstrations, monitoring, etc.

• Ensures that any parent communication goes through the camp office, NOT directly to parents. 

• Communicates camper concerns of illness or injury to staff nurse, camp director and the Camp Office.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent leadership skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Must be punctual.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Additional language skill is a bonus.

• Ability to multitask.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Able to work with multiple age-groups and in different environments (indoor, outdoor)

• Must have an ability to display patience and care for every child, no matter the situation. 

• Experience as a camper, CIT, and/or previously held the position of assistant counselor.

Start Date: June 8, 2026

• 7 consecutive weeks of camp from June 8 – July 24 
  • June 8-12 - Staff Training (Mandatory)
  • June 13: Parent & Camper Meet Greet (Mandatory)
  • (No Camp: Friday, June 19) Holiday
• Camp hours: Monday – Friday = Full camp days 8:00 am – 4:10 pm *hours may be scheduled on an as-needed basis, pending program activities/needs, with at least one 30-minute breaks daily.
• Expected 37.5 hours/week unless otherwise agreed upon with the Camp Director.

• Uniform is required daily (except when noted as otherwise) – including camp shirt, khaki shorts, watch, sneakers and, of course, a fun, positive attitude, and smile.

• Use of tobacco, drugs and/or alcohol during employment is prohibited.

• Personal use of technology (including smartphones, tablets, personal computers) is not permitted during camp hours without direct permission from the Camp Director (unless on a personal break, away from campers).
• While performing this role, this employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs, move around with full use of limbs and use all five senses to complete his/her responsibilities.
• May work long hours for extended periods of time. 
• Works in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat.
• Hourly rate of $14.00/hour
• Complimentary lunch meal, snacks, and staff shirts.

Salary : $14