Summer Camp Counselors and Support Staff Placements

GoAbroad Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting summer experience as a camp counselor or support staff in the U.S.! This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in campers' lives while immersing yourself in American culture. Counselors will lead and inspire campers, while support staff will ensure the camp runs smoothly behind the scenes. Enjoy a rewarding summer filled with personal growth, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. Whether you are looking to improve your English skills or simply want to enjoy a summer adventure, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Counselors must be fluent in English and possess maturity and flexibility.
• Support staff should be adaptable to various tasks like maintenance and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Counselors care for campers 24/7, providing support and guidance.
• Support staff manage essential camp operations like maintenance and housekeeping.

Skills

Fluent English

Maturity

Flexibility

Sense of Humor

Job description

Summer Camp Counselors and Support Staff Placements

Placements available on the J-1 Visa program through the U.S. Department of State. Work placements of up to 3 months at a U.S. summer camp, followed by an optional 1 month travel period.

Counselors

Counselors care for a group of campers 24 hours a day for 8 to 15 weeks. While this job can be exhausting, it is also very rewarding. Counselors are role models for their campers and can profoundly impact their lives. A strong counselor speaks fluent English, is mature and flexible, and has a good sense of humor.

Support Staff

Support staff are responsible for the behind-the-scenes work that keeps camp running, such as maintenance, laundry, housekeeping, and cooking. In some camps, you may only do one job all summer and in others, you may rotate jobs throughout the week.

A life changing summer, that will leave you wanting to go back

Being a camp counselor is one of the most challenging but rewarding ways you could spend your summer. Not only is it perfect for working on your tan, you will meet incredible people, both campers and staff. It is also a really good way to learn English if it is not your first language as you are submerged into American culture.

Salary & Compensation

Stipend: 18 - 850 USD; 19-20 - 1,000 USD; 21 and over; 1,100 USD.