Summer Head Counselor

JOB SUMMARY:

The Camp Counselor is responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging summer camp experience for all campers. This role actively supports daily camp operations by supervising a cabin group, leading age-appropriate activities, and serving as a positive role model throughout the camp day. Camp Counselors are expected to participate fully in camp programming, themed events, and staff training, while prioritizing the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of every camper. The position requires strong leadership, communication, organization, and a genuine commitment to fostering a fun and supportive camp community in both indoor and outdoor environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

• Plans 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. Lead by example.

• 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 the MCDS Summer Auxiliary Program Staff.

• Be supportive of all staff .

• Ability to follow the safety procedures outlined in the MCDS Emergency Operations Plan.

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

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

• Takes attendance each day and conduct head counts 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.

• 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 and help the specialty counselors where necessary.

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

• Ensures you have sufficient supplies for rainy day cabin games, available on request.

• Plans and executes fun, engaging activities in your cabin when there is a rain delay. Screen time (tvs, tablets etc) is NOT permitted!!

• Plans and executes fun, age-appropriate activities for the members of your cabin, when they are not scheduled in another activity, or are scheduled for Counselors Choice.

• Communicates camper concerns of illness or injury to staff nurse and camp director

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• While performing this role, this employee may be required to lift up to 30 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.
• 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
• College degree preferred
• 5 years of camp experience/activity leadership comprised of experience as a camper or a CIT, minimum 1 year experience as a Camp Counselor
• 3 years experience in activities program creation, execution and hosting
• Must work well with varying age groups of children

Start Date: June 9, 2026

• 7 consecutive weeks of camp from June 8 - July 24 
• June 8-12: Staff Training (Mandatory)
• June 13: Parent & Camper Meet and Greet (Mandatory)
• No Camp: 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, camp cap, Khaki or Navy blue shorts, watch, sneakers and, of course, a fun, positive attitude and smile.

• 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).

• Salary: $18.00/hourly

• Complimentary lunch meal, snacks and uniform shirt

Salary : $18