Counselor Supervisor & CIT Coordinator

Melwood; Mount Hope (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood in Maryland seeks an experienced camp supervisor to provide daily leadership for counselors, rover staff, and CITs during the summer. You will mentor staff, support camper well-being, and ensure safe supervision across activities and overnight stays.

The role requires overnight on-site availability, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate schedules and trainings. This is a seasonal summer position with opportunities to contribute to a welcoming camp culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience with children, teens, summer camps, recreation programs, or similar preferred.
• Leadership, supervisory, coaching, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and basic computer and internet proficiency.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable staying overnight on-site and working a flexible summer camp schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision, coaching, mentorship, and support to Counselors, Senior Counselors, Rovers, and Counselors-in-Training (CITs).
• Conduct regular check-ins with staff and CITs to support performance, well-being, professional growth, and leadership development.
• Support staff with camper behavior, homesickness, interpersonal concerns, and other camper needs.
• Help ensure campers are safe, properly supervised, and accounted for during activities, transitions, and overnight stays.
• Model positive camper engagement, inclusion, teamwork, professionalism, leadership, and safety.
• Assist with staff schedules, time-off requests, bunk assignments, daily routines, and counselor coverage as needed.
• Coordinate and support the daily activities of the CIT Program, including assignments, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and progress tracking.
• Assist with staff and CIT orientation, training, and ongoing development throughout the summer.
• Participate in leadership and staff meetings and communicate important camper or staff concerns to the Program Director.
• Assist with evening programs, special events, check-in and check-out days, and other camp-wide activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to camper behavior, incidents, safety concerns, and other required records.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and after-hours camper or staff needs.
• Promote a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment for campers and staff.
• Serve as a positive role model and uphold Camp Accomplish policies, procedures, values, and professional standards.
• Stay overnight on-site as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

• Provide daily supervision, coaching, mentorship, and support to Counselors, Senior Counselors, Rovers, and Counselors-in-Training (CITs).
• Conduct regular check-ins with staff and CITs to support performance, well-being, professional growth, and leadership development.
• Support staff with camper behavior, homesickness, interpersonal concerns, and other camper needs.
• Help ensure campers are safe, properly supervised, and accounted for during activities, transitions, and overnight stays.
• Model positive camper engagement, inclusion, teamwork, professionalism, leadership, and safety.
• Assist with staff schedules, time-off requests, bunk assignments, daily routines, and counselor coverage as needed.
• Coordinate and support the daily activities of the CIT Program, including assignments, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and progress tracking.
• Assist with staff and CIT orientation, training, and ongoing development throughout the summer.
• Participate in leadership and staff meetings and communicate important camper or staff concerns to the Program Director.
• Assist with evening programs, special events, check-in and check-out days, and other camp-wide activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to camper behavior, incidents, safety concerns, and other required records.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and after-hours camper or staff needs.
• Promote a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment for campers and staff.
• Serve as a positive role model and uphold Camp Accomplish policies, procedures, values, and professional standards.
• Stay overnight on-site as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience working with children, teens, summer camps, recreation programs, or similar programs preferred.
• Leadership, supervisory, coaching, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and basic computer and internet proficiency.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide leadership while maintaining a positive and supportive environment.
• Must be comfortable staying overnight on-site and working a flexible summer camp schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides supervision, coaching, and guidance to assigned seasonal camp staff. May provide input or recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, starting salaries, and employee performance evaluations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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