Description

Junior Counselors will provide assistance and support to the Head Counselor and Assistant Head Counselor within their group for the 2024 camp season. Saint Andrew’s School seeks employees who are committed to our mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences will help us promote an inclusive school culture. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each member of our community, and we strive to recruit a diverse and talented workforce.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• provides supervision and organization within assigned group,

• active participation in all program areas,

• assist Specialists during specials,

• ability to observe camper behavior and communicate any potential situation to the Head Counselor,

• take lunch orders and set up lunch for 3/4s (if applicable),

• ensure accountability for the safety and well being of both campers and counselors.

• willingness to lead and/or assist in programming for two elective programs

Required to attend in-person training sessions or mandatory meetings on:

• 5/28 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Staff Orientation)
• 5/29 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Staff Orientation)
• 5/31 from 5:30pm to 7:45pm (Parent Orientation - Session 1)
• 6/17 from 5:30pm to 7pm (Parent Orientation-Session 2 & 3)

Qualifications

Requirements:

• must be 16 years old or older

• previous camp experience preferred

• must be available all nine weeks of camp(June 3 to August 2, 2024)

• possess leadership skills and responsible decision making

• First Aid, CPR and AED certified - training will be provided by Saint Andrew’s School prior to camp

Saint Andrews School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. Saint Andrews is a drug-free workplace.

All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check. Saint Andrews School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the schools changing needs.