Summer Camp Counselor Wyandanch
About the role
A Summer Camp Counselor plays a key role in creating a fun, engaging, and safe environment for children attending summer school programs. They ensure a safe, engaging, and structured environment while facilitating activities, supporting academic enrichment, and fostering social development.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
- Keep the immediate supervisor informed daily of any concerns regarding participants, staff, or the facility.
- Prepare the learning environment and necessary supplies for program activities.
- Assume responsibility for the cleanliness and organization of the camp room, program supplies, and activity space.
- Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
- Take a leadership role in providing regular updates to caregivers.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be 18 years old
- Some experience working with children is preferred
Schedule
Part-Time Seasonal/Temporary (July 6th – August 7th)
- Weekly Scheduled Hours of 16-29
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 am- 3PM
Pay
$18-$20 per hour
Benefits
New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Contact
To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/