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About the Role
Co-Op Summer Enrichment is an award-winning summer camp for low-income children, delivering STEM learning and camp fun. As an Assistant Counselor, you will support a group of 12-15 campers, ensuring their safety, providing guidance, building community, and creating a fun experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist, support, and collaborate with the Head Counselor for a dedicated group of children for a five-week program serving elementary children in rising grades 1 to 5.
- Follow directions and guidance of the Head Counselor, helping to promote and provide a unified message to campers.
- Assist campers during STEM learning blocks led by Educators and recreation activities led by Coaches.
- Assist with activities and specialists during program blocks in areas such as crafts, nature, science, sports, and recreation.
- Assist with daily operations, including escorting campers, guiding behavior, ensuring meals, eating with the group, and promoting positive play during recess.
- Alert the Head Counselor about potential camper behavioral issues and conflicts, helping to diffuse situations and proactively avoid recurrence.
- Assist educators with packing materials at the close of day and week.
- Attend all orientation week training sessions.
- Enforce the highest level of safety at all times, adhering to camp policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old by the start of the program.
- Must have working papers (obtained from your high school).
- Must be available to work the entire camp season and attend all required orientations and trainings.
- Must possess high swimming competency.
- Must possess a valid social security card.
- Must complete a background check with fingerprint approval if 18 or older.
- Must provide two references (professional or personal, non-family).
Skills
- Team player
- Friendly
- Flexible
- Previous experience working with youth in a group recreational setting (camp or after school programs)
- Desire to make a difference in the lives of kids
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Knowledge of Color Wars and strategy to win the annual trophy
Location
- Mamaroneck
Work Type
- Summer job
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 16+ years old
Education Level
- Working papers
Salary/Compensations
- $1,518
Benefits
- Opportunity to serve diverse children
- Experience developing professional skills with recommendation letters for school/work
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
- Potential re-signing bonus for previous employees
- Reimbursement of fingerprint expenses upon full contract fulfillment
About the Company
- Award winning summer camp for low income children.
- Highly collaborative, diverse work culture where all are equally valued.
- Builds commitment and community.
- Opportunity to serve diverse children in Mamaroneck, just .5 miles from Metro North.
Equal Opportunity
- We value the diversity of our colleagues including working with those with special needs.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and want to work to support you.