Boys' High School Leaders in Training Counselor

Boys’ High School Leaders in Training Counselor

Position Description

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. 

PEAK VALUES & BELIEFS: At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable. Below are the core values that we operate under at PEAK. Staff are expected to embrace and exhibit these values toward each other, participants, caregivers, and all stakeholders. 

• Every living being has inherent value.

We honor the unique identities of every person and uphold their right to a safe and fun environment where everyone belongs. We also treat our natural environment with care and respect.

• The community is better when everyone contributes.

We unite in sharing responsibilities, creating a strong community. We inspire one another to embrace our authentic selves, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and experiences we each bring forth.

• We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.

We accept accountability for our actions, look for ways to improve, and have opportunities to grow.

• Everyone has the power to change their world.

We all have the ability to influence and make a difference in our own lives and our communities around us.

POSITION SUMMARY: To create a supportive, engaging, and growth-focused environment for high school interns in our Leadership Trainee program, fostering both learning and personal development throughout their summer camp internship.

POSITION AVAILABILITY:

Staff Orientation: June 12-18

Session 1: June 21-July 2

Session 2: July 5-16

Session 3: July 19-30

Teen Camp and Camp Clean-up: August 2-7

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY 

• Guide and support a group of high school Leadership Trainee (LT) interns in self-exploration, challenge, and growth over 11-day sessions (with occasional shorter sessions).
• Serve as a solo counselor in a cabin with up to 8 LTs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being during on-duty hours (20-22 hours/day).
• Provide supervision and create a safe, engaging environment where LTs feel encouraged, accepted, and well-cared for.
• Mentor LTs in maintaining a strong work ethic, modeling positive behavior, and being role models for younger campers.
• Lead offsite community service projects with LTs, including meals, shopping, and team building activities, while upholding camp standards and expectations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is compensated at a rate of $650 per week, pre-tax.

• Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.
• All meals are provided during camp sessions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives. 
• Ability to live with, support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.
• Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.

• Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.

• Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible. 
• While not required, it would be beneficial to have the ability to pass PEAK’s motor vehicle background check and driver training and safely drive/transport adults and children in PEAK vehicles, including a 12-passenger van.
• While not required, lifeguard certification is preferred. PEAK will provide shallow-water lifeguard certification if needed.

REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 19 to apply.

• Current, age-appropriate CPR/AED/First Aid certification (PEAK will provide if needed).

REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS

• High School (LT) Counselors report to the LT Program Manager

• Work closely with the Girls’ LT Counselor to ensure the village is safe and successful

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS 

The mental and physical requirements and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Staff are required to actively participate in all camper activities, including water related activities.
• Staff must be ready for new experiences and maintain a consistent level of energy all summer long.
• Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, walking long distances on uneven terrain (5 miles a day), and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
• Camp activities are often loud, involving many people talking, yelling, cheering, etc., in indoor and outdoor settings.
• The camp environment is often hot, rainy, with bugs or other wildlife. Staff must be able to work outside in a nature setting for sustained periods of time without air conditioning. 

• All PEAK Initiative properties, including Lake Valley Camp and the Milwaukee Program Center, are substance-free environments. Smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption, and the use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on all property regardless of whether or not staff are on break. 

• Staff must be able to walk and perform activities in the dark in an outdoor, nature setting.
• Staff must be able to sleep in a tent outdoors.
• Staff must be able to eat in a dining hall setting with 100 people. The dining hall will be very busy and very noisy during these times and staff are expected to supervise and sit with their cabins throughout the meals.
• Staff must be able to eat family style meals in a dining hall for 3 meals a day. Sample menus available upon request. With pre-summer notice, the kitchen can accommodate most medical or value-based dietary restrictions.
• Position requires working weekends and nights, with time off in between camp sessions. Camp days are often long and at times require late night camper support, especially for Leadership Team Members and Health Staff. Staff will have daily scheduled breaks. Staff will have a combination of work and on call hours for up to 22 hours a day for several consecutive days.
• Staff must be able to reside in shared housing on the LVC overnight camp property in Boscobel, WI starting with staff training in June and ending after the last camp program lets out in mid-August.
•  Staff must be able to live and sleep in housing with campers. Cabins have electricity, but no plumbing. Staff and campers are required to use communal bath houses located within the village. 
• Staff may be required to drive 6 hours in one day, transporting campers or other staff members.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Salary : $650