Summer (Camp) Counselor(s) SUNY Maritime College

About the role

SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx), New York, is looking for outgoing, responsible and motivated camp counselors to ignite program participants' interest in aquatic and maritime activities such as: sailing, powerboating, marine environmental science, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, swimming, SCUBA diving and other waterfront activities and adventures during the summer program season.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure a safe and fun learning environment for 3rd-9th grade campers/other program participants
• Collaborate and plan activities with fellow counselors, instructors, and other Waterfront staff
• Coordinate and lead team building activities, field games, color war, and paddling activities
• Assist with sailing, powerboating, marine environmental science, and swimming activities
• Evaluate and adjust curriculum and activities, as needed
• Be a mentor and role model for Counselors in Training (CITs)
• Prepare, maintain, and properly clean, and stow all equipment
• Assist with other summer programs at the Waterfront, including "Boogie Down to the Sound"
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Waterfront Staff

Requirements

• Fun-loving, sense of adventure, team player, positive, can-do attitude
• Passion for and experience with working with children in a dynamic outdoor environment
• Ability to work well with others as a collaborative team player and take initiative as a leader
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to achieve before summer

Preferred qualifications include experience in a camp setting, sailing, powerboating, swimming and/or paddling experience, USCG Launch Tender License, and lifeguard certification.

Qualifications

This is a FLSA non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime monies, with a budget title of Technical Specialist (CSL) and local title of Summer (Camp) Counselor(s).

Pay

Compensation is $17.00 - $25.00 per hour, 40 hours weekly, with lunch included.

Schedule

The tentative schedule includes on-site camp training & orientation from June 22-26, 2026, camp sessions from June 29-August 7, 2026, and post-camp debrief & pack-up on August 10 & 11, 2026. One Saturday workday is also required, with the date to be determined.

Benefits

Possible dorm room housing is available.