Camp Youth Support Counselor Lead (School/Guidance Counselor) in PA | Relocation

Camp Youth Support Counselor Lead (School/Guidance Counselor) – Seasonal Residential Program

Location: Stroudsburg, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (June 22 – August 16, 2026)

About Client

A structured residential summer camp where social-emotional development is embedded into everyday programming rather than offered separately. Camper support staff, unit leadership, and health personnel operate as a unified care team across the full season, giving every young person a purposeful, well-supported experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $4,500 – $5,000 for the full summer season — Based on experience and qualifications

• Relocation Assistance: Travel stipend of up to $400 toward airfare or travel costs

• Shift: Fully residential and on-site; pre-camp staff training June 22–27 through season close August 16

• Benefits Package: Private air-conditioned accommodations with private bathroom; all meals provided for the duration of the season; up to two children in rising grades 1–9 may attend tuition-free (valued at $12,750 per child; a salary adjustment of $500–$760 per child applies)

Job Summary

A complete-season leadership role designed for a school or guidance counselor ready to bring their expertise into a residential camp setting. The work centers on developing staff, keeping families engaged and informed, and providing direct support to campers—all integrated into the natural daily flow of a thriving summer community.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all pre-season staff training sessions; walk through camper background profiles with unit leaders and bunk counselors during pre-opening meetings.

• Prepare counselors to navigate homesickness, behavioral difficulties, peer tension, and anxiety through facilitated discussion and practical role-play exercises.

• Attend nightly unit meetings to assess bunk dynamics and help staff refine their approach to social challenges and group conflict.

• Lead three Lunch & Learn development sessions per unit throughout the summer as part of the structured staff training calendar.

• Act as the designated family contact for all camper welfare inquiries; manage every parent interaction through official camp communication platforms.

• Personally reach out to all first-time camper families within the first week; reconnect with families following Health Center visits when continued follow-up is appropriate.

• Review Daily Camper Reports and meet one-on-one with campers whose social or emotional adjustment requires individualized attention.

• Escalate mental health concerns to leadership proactively; work with the Health Center to distinguish emotional support needs from potential physical or clinical concerns.

• Attend Camper Care Team meetings three times weekly, plus any additional sessions convened by program leadership.

• Model and uphold professional discretion and sound judgment throughout the season—clear, consistent boundaries are fundamental to this role.

Minimum Requirements

• Certification as a school or guidance counselor with no fewer than 3 years of professional experience in the field.

• Established track record supporting children and adolescents in social, emotional, and behavioral growth.

• Communicates with clarity and professionalism in both family-facing and team-facing settings.

• Demonstrates the self-awareness and discipline to hold appropriate professional boundaries within a residential, community-based environment.

• Available for the entire season without exception—from pre-camp training through closing day on August 16.

• Two professional references required, including at least one current or recent direct supervisor.

Ideal Qualifications

• Background working in a residential camp, school environment, or community-based youth program.

• Elevates the people around them by building skills and confidence rather than assuming control of their responsibilities.

• Emotionally steady; accurately reads uncertain or rapidly evolving situations and responds with measured, effective judgment.

• Fully invests in the life of the camp community—present and engaged well beyond the boundaries of the formal job description.

How to Apply

At Rio Staffing, we specialize in connecting skilled professionals with well-run organizations and high-quality programs. We support you through every step of the process—from application and interview coordination to aligning opportunities with your experience, certifications, schedule preferences, and long-term career goals.

Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.