Summer Counselor Assistant

Green Chimneys; Hillside, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Green Chimneys in Hillside, NJ invites applications for a Camp Counselor Assistant to aid counselors in creating a fun, supportive atmosphere where campers can grow, learn teamwork, and appreciate the environment. The role emphasizes being a positive role model and helping plan weekly activities.

Applicants must be 15 and entering 11th grade before employment. Employment runs June 21 to August 6, 2027 at Hillside and Clearpool locations.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 15 years old and entering 11th grade prior to starting employment.
• Dates of employment for Counselor Assistants in 2027 are June 21st - August 6th.
• Applicants who will be 16 years of age and entering 11th grade should apply for the Junior Counselor Position.
• Positions are available at Hillside and Clearpool locations.

Responsibilities

• The Camp Counselor Assistant will assist camp Counselors to provide a fun, supportive and warm atmosphere where campers can improve their individual potential, gain understanding of others, experience new ideas and develop an appreciation for the environment.
• Counselor Assistants will support General/Junior counselors within their group, but are not counted towards their group's supervision ratio.

Job description

Status: Temporary/Seasonal (time/period specific)

TheCamp Counselor Assistant will assist camp Counselors to provide a fun,supportive and warm atmosphere where campers can improve their individualpotential, gain understanding of others, experience new ideas and develop anappreciation for the environment. This position must be a good role model forcampers, develop relationships with each camper within the group, promotepositive group interaction, follow established procedures for maintaining camper'shealth and safety, work together with other staff to plan and schedule weeklyactivities, and other related duties as directed by the Head Counselor or CampSupervisor.Counselor Assistant's will support General/Junior counselorswithin their group, but are not counted towards their group's supervisionratio.

Applicants must be 15years old and entering 11 th grade prior to starting employment.Dates of employment for Counselor Assistants in 2027 are June 21st - August 6 th .

Applicantswho will be 16 years of age and entering 11 th grade should apply forthe Junior Counselor Position.

Positionsare available at Hillside and Clearpool locations.