Camp Counselor

Austin Community College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and meals covered

Gain professional references

Experience in child development

Build leadership and management skills

Job summary

A summer camp is seeking Camp Counselors to ensure campers have a safe and unforgettable experience. Responsibilities include living with campers, guiding activities, maintaining hygiene, and serving as a role model. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, patient, and have strong communication skills. The position runs from June 20th to August 7th, with benefits such as covering housing, meals, and training in child development. This is a unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally while making impactful connections.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Excellent role model with high moral character.
• Ability to communicate and work well with children.

Responsibilities

• Live onsite with campers and co-counselors.
• Ensure safety, health, and hygiene of campers.
• Engage in camp activities and foster camper participation.

Skills

Communication with children

Guiding and supervising campers

Teamwork

Patience

Leadership

Job description

Company Overview: At Camp Akiba, we strive to encourage and support our entire camp community. While there are many summer camps to choose from, what makes Camp Akiba truly special is our people. Beyond our facilities and picturesque location, the heart of Akiba lies in its community. Camp Akiba is committed to preserving the cherished camp traditions that have stood the test of time, while constantly evolving to create an exciting and relevant experience for today’s children. We combine elements of a traditional summer camp with an individualized program as unique as the campers. Camp Akiba is a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where campers of diverse backgrounds come together to learn from one another, collaborate, and cultivate friendships that last a lifetime.

At Camp Akiba, all staff members lead by example, fully engaging in every aspect of camp life to create a fulfilling experience for our campers. Your active participation is crucial in helping campers explore new activities, build lasting relationships with their bunkmates, and embrace the Akiba spirit. Our core values—Authenticity, Kindness, Inclusivity, Balance, and Appreciation—guide the way we interact and support each other. The rewards of working at Camp Akiba are abundant, earned through hard work, dedication, and a shared commitment to these values. As we say, "There are no strangers here, only friends you have not met."

Position Description: As a Camp Counselor, you will live with the campers and other co-counselors in a cabin, responsible for ensuring your campers have an unforgettable experience while also maintaining their safety, health, and hygiene. You will need to communicate and work well with children and other camp staff, guide and supervise campers with a level head, patience, and enthusiasm. The ideal Camp Counselor is an individual with high moral character and a strong work ethic. We expect our staff members to be excellent role models for our campers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while having fun and making meaningful connections. It is a rewarding experience with many perks, including:

• Making a positive impact on children while gaining work experience in the field of child development.
• Building professional references and contacts while making friends from around the world.
• Enhancing your ability to lead, manage groups, and take initiative in a supportive environment.
• Gaining real-life training in how to work with a team to help build the culture of your camp community.
• Housing, meals, laundry, utilities, and other living expenses are fully covered for the duration of your employment.

This is a seven (7) week summer position, running from June 20th to August 7th, with the possibility of extending work into September. Camp Counselors are required to live onsite, work weekends, and have full availability during this time frame.

Camp Counselor and Activity Specialist applicants must be 18 years of age or older. As a condition of employment, all applicants must pass the Camp Akiba staff screening process which includes criminal background checks, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record check (PSPCRC), and FBI fingerprinting. Camp Akiba is a smoke-free environment and maintains a zero-tolerance policy prohibiting the use, possession, distribution, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol on camp property or during any camp-related activities, regardless of age or legal status.