Summer Camp - Head Counselor

Description

Saint Andrew’s School is seeking Head Counselors who will lead their group with excitement and enthusiasm for the 2025 summer 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 faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• direction, supervision and organization within assigned group,
• attendance duties (including sign in/out for campers in the 3/4s age group),
• active participation in all program areas,
• assist specialists during specials,
• mentor other counselors in their group throughout the summer
• provide appropriate feedback and information to parents as needed via phone or email,
• take daily photos of campers and group for communication purposes, uploading of photos to Camp In Touch for parents,
• ability to observe camper behavior and engage with an appropriate response, ensure accountability for the safety and well being of both campers and counselors.

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

• 5/27 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Staff Orientation)
• 5/28 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Staff Orientation)
• 5/29 from 5:30pm to 7pm (Head Counselor Training)
• 5/30 from 5pm to 7:45pm (Parent Orientation - Session 1 and Full Summer Campers)
• 6/24 from 5:30pm to 7pm (Parent Orientation - Session 2)

Qualifications

Requirements:

• must be 21 years old or older
• must be available all nine weeks of camp (June 2 to August 1, 2025)
• possess leadership skills and responsible decision making
• willingness to lead and/or assist in additional programming or duties as assigned
• act as a positive role model to campers and counselors while representing Saint Andrew's School
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified - training will be provided by Saint Andrew’s School prior to camp
   

Physical Demands:  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds.
 

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.