AileyCamp Guidance Counselor

STG•Seattle, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Through guidance, patience and clarity, the STG AileyCamp Guidance Counselor helps support and empower campers to be the best they can be in their participation at STG AileyCamp. They are motivated and experienced and complement our team of empowering, passionate, and compassionate STG AileyCamp staff! The Guidance Counselor is responsible for the overall emotional climate of STG AileyCamp, helping to make it a supportive, positive, and safe space for all. They support the educational aspects of the program that deal with the personal growth and development of the campers. Duties lie in the general areas of counseling and how it relates to the AileyCamp program.

Requirements

Experience working with youth ages 11-14.
Leadership skills partnered with a willingness to follow policies and procedures.
Well-organized and committed
Dedication to racial equity and social justice work in the arts
Compassionate, empathetic, and attentive.
Dress in the AileyCamp staff uniform and in a neat and clean manner ensuring clothing and/or costumes do not contain inappropriate references for children (alcohol, drugs, profanity, etc.).
To perform this job successfully, the Guidance Counselor must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must pass background check

Nice To Haves

Experience in counseling middle school youth.
Experience in the field 8+ years
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational ability
Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Attend all daily classes and activities with assigned group, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00AM. - 3:00PM from June 22 through July 31, 2026
Attend Teaching Artist Training (open to all ECE artists) in the Spring TBD
Attend Staff Orientations on June 17, 18, 20 time TBD
Attend mandatory AileyCamp Orientation June 23 & 24 from10AM-3PM.
Provide counseling for campers as needed and facilitate a safe environment for fostering positive alternatives to stress related issues and conflict.
Meet with each camper for 10-minute sessions to check in about how the camp is going.
Support the Personal Development instructor as needed to organize class curriculum on issues such as drug abuse, family relationships, and bullying.
Conduct group counseling sessions as needed.
Provide the AileyCamp Manager with written reports of individual students and groups as needed for documentation
Provide onsite support to STG, AC Manager and administrator which includes but not limited to: Setup/cleanup of classroom spaces Supporting the distribution of snacks and lunches each day Supporting the distribution of classroom materials, attire and AC gear Supporting/assisting other faculty in classes as needed
Assist with planning and executing camp related events
Assist with task in preparation for the final performance
Participate in free periods, on Fun Fridays, and general supervision of campers during classes, free periods, breaks and lunches, field trips or events
Receptive to ongoing feedback and provide meaningful feedback to AileyCamp Manager with the goal of improving AileyCamp
Participate in regular staff meetings each morning at 8AM – 8:25AM and 3PM-3:30PM individual meetings with the AileyCamp Manager.
Assist Manager and Administrator to assure that class content and staff demeanor is consistent with the goals of AileyCamp.
Facilitate resolution of student discipline issues.
Participate in free periods and general supervision of the AileyCampers when not in sessions or meetings.
Participate in all rehearsal, preparation and Final Performance activities to support artistic staff and support the overall emotional environment of camp.
Participate in staff meetings and individual meetings with the AileyCamp Manager as needed.
Dress in the AileyCamp staff uniform and in a neat and clean manner ensuring clothing and/or costumes do not contain inappropriate references for children (alcohol, drugs, profanity, etc.).