What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boys Overnight Summer Camp Counselor position at Camp W?
Overnight Cabin Counselor
Position:
Would you like to spend a meaningful, engaging, and fun summer in the Mountains?
Camp W is the summer place to be for campers from all over the world, ages 6-17. Mt. Solitude becomes our shared summer home for the summer, with a spring fed pond, pool, miles of hiking trails, and beautiful developed sites to camp and explore thorughout the mountain. Check out our website www.campw.org to get a feel for our vibe and programs!
Purpose: To serve as the primary adult responsible for 8-10 youth in your cabin with a counselor-in-training or other staff support. Cabin counselors are responsible for the day to day supervision within their cabin, including at night. Discover the connection, wonder, and surprise of living with and supporting campers in a cabin in the woods for the summer. Learn more than you ever thought you could about relating to children in a manner that empowers their growth and independence. Encourage participation throughout the camp program by leading through example.
Camp Counselor Tasks:
- Assume responsibility for safety of campers; make safe choices and limits, report incidents
- Follow camp objectives, rules, guidelines, and policies
- Plan and implement daily activities
- Serve as a positive role model for youth
- Show a genuine interest in campers
- Be punctual and organized
- Problem solve through situations; seek assistance when necessary
- Attend scheduled meetings and trainings
- Participate enthusiastically
- Receive and apply feedback from Director and Assistant Director
- Work with rest of staff in a respectful, team oriented manner
- Work to ensure all youth are comfortable, safe, and included
- First line of defense for cabin care at night
- Know where campers are at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Have a great summer with amazing people!
Check out our website to gain a better understanding of how our campers spend their summers here with us on Mt. Solitude! www.campw.org
Please apply with your resume, and a brief message describing why you think you’d be an ideal candidate for this position with Camp W.
Start Date: June 15th 2025
End Date: August 10th 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $1,600.00 per month
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,600
