Breck School

Job Description

Title: Breck Summer Programs Camp Counselor

Reports to: Auxiliary Programs Director

Hours: 37.5 hours/week (June 11, 2025-August 1, 2025)

Updated: March 6, 2025

More information for our programs can be found here: brecksummer.org

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be age 16 by the start of employment

• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a busy camp setting

• Ability and experience in supervising campers ages 4-12 years old

• Ability to accept supervision and guidance

• Good character, integrity and adaptability

• Enthusiasm, patience, self-control, and sense of humor

General Responsibility

Counselors will be assigned to one of our camper groups for each session. Campers are enrolled for two-week sessions throughout the summer, though many will enroll for multiple sessions. Camper groups are non-gendered and typically include participants from one age group or adjacent ages (i.e. 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, etc.). The Counselors oversee the group ensuring the whereabouts of participants throughout the day. Following the daily schedule, the Counselors help to inform campers of their scheduled activities. One of the most important responsibilities of a Counselor is promoting group bonding, a memorable experience for all campers, and the building of positive and caring relationships among campers and staff. Behavior management, duties (arrival and dismissal, etc), and communication with the administration regarding campers are all part of the Counselor’s role.

Specific Responsibilities

• Attend daily staff meeting at 8:00AM, dressed in uniform (provided)/

• Maintain continuous accountability and safety for campers from 8:30am until the end of your contract day

• Assist with transition times by providing clear, supportive direction to campers

• Assist Activity Leaders by participating enthusiastically at activities

• Actively supervise transition times, group time activities, and lunch

• Set a positive example for campers and others including punctuality and sportsmanship

• Lead by example in respecting differences among campers and staff

• Maintain a nurturing, professional, and enthusiastic attitude at all times

• Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents

• Be prepared to be in a bathing suit at swim time to assist aquatics staff as needed

• Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

Education and/or Experience:

• At least 16 years of age

• Experience working with children in a group setting preferred.