Camp Counselor

Cecil College; North East (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Camp Counselors for the Summer Camp Program. This role involves supervising campers, leading activities, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and the ability to engage with children effectively. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic educational setting while making a positive impact on young learners. Join a team dedicated to fostering a fun and safe atmosphere for all participants while developing your own skills in public speaking and organization. This temporary position is perfect for those looking to gain experience in education and youth programs.

Benefits

Accrual of sick and safe leave

Access to Fitness Center

Tuition waiver

Opportunity to open a retirement account

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and provide a work permit.
• Maintain current CPR/AED certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers and ensure a safe environment.
• Lead hands-on activities and assist instructors.

Skills

Public speaking

Organization

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

Job Summary

The Camp Counselor reports directly to the Summer Camp Instructors and/or the Lifelong Learning Coordinator. The Camp Counselor is responsible for aiding in the supervision of all camp participants. Camp Counselors will be responsible for assisting the instructors in daily administration of the Summer Camp Program, including: ensuring the well-being and safety of all participants, administering games and activities, providing daily feedback to the Lifelong Learning Coordinator, filling out paperwork and maintaining daily logs, and maintaining a fun and safe environment for all participants. The Counselor is also charged with supervising the Counselors-in-Training.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead campers through hands-on activities, labs, presentation, and experiments.
• Ensure that campers at all times are supervised and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
• Act as a leader for all Counselors-in-Training (CIT’s), providing them with instructions for daily activities.
• Aid Instructors in tracking each camper’s medical conditions as well as photo release restrictions.
• Keep track of supplies for camp and convey to the instructors and/or Lifelong Learning Coordinator, staff any needs the camp has.
• Perform head-counts of participants through the day.
• Ensure participants are safe (properly hydrated, playing areas are free of hazards, etc.).
• Follow all protocols found in the camp standard operating procedures.
• Interact with parents/guardians during drop-off and pick-up times.
• Assign duties for daily set-up and clean-up of the camp area.
• Carrying/keeping track of activity supplies throughout campus as well as off-site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years or older. Must provide work permit.
• Maintain current Adult and Child CPR/AED certifications (provided during training).
• Must be available to work Mondays-Fridays, 9am to 3:30pm.
• Must pass a criminal background check, including child protection service clearance.
• Public speaking, organization and ability to lead small groups.
• Camp Counselor is required to follow any and all other instructions/duties as requested by the instructor and/or Lifelong Learning Coordinator.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and move up to a maximum of 20 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, and sitting.

Work Environment

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.

This is a temporary position for summer 2025 based upon the summer dates identified by the Director at time of hire.

General Benefits

Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

This is a non-exempt (hourly), overtime eligible position; Grade 101; salary will be $15.50/hr.

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Part-time

Job function
Education and Training

Industries
Higher Education