Regional Camp Counselor – New York

Steve & Kate's Camp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Job summary

Steve & Kate's Camp is seeking Regional Camp Counselors to join our pool of staff across the New York region. This flexible, as-needed role lets you select shifts as opportunities arise, while you help supervise campers and support a variety of camp programs.

As a regional counselor, you may work at different locations, travel between Steve & Kate's Camp sites, and contribute to safety, activities, field trips, and daily operations. Must be 18+, CPR/First Aid, and experience with children.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• First Aid & CPR certification prior to start
• Ability to travel to multiple Steve & Kate's Camp locations in NY region
• Experience working with camp-age children (2 months minimum; 1 year preferred)
• Willingness to work flexible, as-needed shifts across NY region

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise campers and maintain a safe, welcoming environment
• Engage with campers and support their interests, activities, and play
• Support camp activities, programming, field trips, and daily operations as needed
• Collaborate with camp leadership and other staff members
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
• Report notable concerns, incidents, or injuries involving campers or staff
• Monitor camper allergies and dietary restrictions

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Camp experience

Travel willingness

Flexible shifts

Job description

Job Details

Location:New York Region – Multiple Steve & Kate's Camp locations

Schedule:As needed; shifts will vary based on camp needs and availability. Regional staff select their own shifts.

Hourly Wage:(determined using prior experience) The hourly rate for this position is$18.50 - $21.00per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Looking for a flexible way to work with Steve & Kate's Camp?

This Regional Camp Counselor position is designed for team members who are interested in working at Steve & Kate's Camp on an as-needed basis across our New York region. Rather than being hired for one specific camp location, program, or set schedule, Regional Counselors become part of our pool of staff. As opportunities become available throughout the region, team members may select shifts based on their availability.

Our Programs

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we’re looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate's staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sounds like something you can get behind? If so, we’re looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate's staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Steve & Kate's Camp operates programming throughout the year, which means opportunities aren't limited to Summer! During the school year, we offer Field Trip and Break Camp Programs which run when schools are closed. During the Summer months, we operate our traditional Day Camps and Field Trips, creating additional opportunities for Regional Counselors to support our camp teams when staffing needs arise.

Job Responsibilities

As a Regional Camp Counselor, you’ll step in to support our camp teams when additional staffing is needed. Depending on the opportunity, you may work at different Steve & Kate's Camp locations throughout the New York region and support a variety of camp programming.

Responsibilities may include:

• Actively supervising campers and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment
• Engaging with campers and supporting their interests, activities, and play
• Supporting camp activities, programming, field trips, and daily operations as needed
• Collaborating with camp leadership and other staff members
• Ensuring compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting and recording details of notable concerns, incidents, or injuries involving campers, staff members, or yourself
• Keeping track of and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions

How do you know if you’re the right candidate?

• Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
• Are you looking for flexible, as-needed work rather than a set camp schedule?
• Are you able to travel todifferent Steve & Kate'slocations throughout the New York region?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids while still collaborating with a team?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and learning something new—even if a third grader is doing the teaching?

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months of experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal, or volunteer setting
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to your first day of work (some locations may require additional certifications)
• Ability to travel to participating Steve & Kate's Camp locations within the New York region for shifts you accept
• Ability and willingness to travel to different Steve & Kate's Camp locations throughout the New York region for shifts you choose to accept
• Comfort traveling with and supervising groups of children during Field Trips, including travel by bus and participation in activities away from our regular camp locations
• Ability to maintain active supervision and remain diligent about camper safety while navigating public spaces, Field Trip destinations, transportation, and other environments outside of camp
• Ability to follow location-specific safety procedures and directions from camp leadership, particularly during off-site programming
• By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate's permission to email or text you regarding employment and available work opportunities

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a school-aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Steve & Kate's Camp's care and the employee.

Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons comply with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

The full set of physical requirements for this role are as follows:

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces
• Assist in camp set-up and breakdown when applicable
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities
• Participate in athletic games and camp activities

Benefits

Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.

Deadline to Apply:December 31st