Counselor Supervisor & CIT Coordinator

Melwood•Nanjemoy, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor Supervisor & CIT Coordinator provides daily supervision, coaching, mentorship, and support to Counselors, Senior Counselors, Rovers, and Counselors-in-Training (CITs). The role supports staff and CIT performance, well-being, professional growth, and leadership development, while helping address camper behavior, homesickness, interpersonal concerns, and other needs. It helps ensure campers are safe, supervised, and accounted for during activities, transitions, and overnight stays, and promotes a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment. The position coordinates and supports the daily CIT Program, including assignments, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and progress tracking. It assists with schedules, time-off requests, bunk assignments, daily routines, staff coverage, orientation, training, evening programs, special events, and camp-wide activities. The role participates in leadership and staff meetings, communicates important concerns to the Program Director, maintains required documentation, and responds to emergencies, incidents, and after-hours needs. The position stays overnight on-site as required and upholds Camp Accomplish policies, procedures, values, and professional standards. The role provides supervision, coaching, and guidance to assigned seasonal camp staff. It may provide input or recommendations concerning hiring, disciplinary actions, starting salaries, and employee performance evaluations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Three or more years of relevant work experience.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and basic computer and internet proficiency.
Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide leadership while maintaining a positive and supportive environment.
Must be comfortable staying overnight on-site and working a flexible summer camp schedule.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children, teens, summer camps, recreation programs, or similar programs preferred.
Leadership, supervisory, coaching, or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision, coaching, mentorship, and support to Counselors, Senior Counselors, Rovers, and CITs.
Conduct regular check-ins with staff and CITs regarding performance, well-being, professional growth, and leadership development.
Support staff in addressing camper behavior, homesickness, interpersonal concerns, and other camper needs.
Help ensure campers are safe, properly supervised, and accounted for during activities, transitions, and overnight stays.
Model positive camper engagement, inclusion, teamwork, professionalism, leadership, and safety.
Assist with staff schedules, time-off requests, bunk assignments, daily routines, and counselor coverage.
Coordinate and support daily CIT Program activities, including assignments, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and progress tracking.
Assist with staff and CIT orientation, training, and ongoing development throughout the summer.
Participate in leadership and staff meetings and communicate important camper or staff concerns to the Program Director.
Assist with evening programs, special events, check-in and check-out days, and other camp-wide activities.
Maintain accurate documentation related to camper behavior, incidents, safety concerns, and other required records.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and after-hours camper or staff needs.
Promote a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment for campers and staff.
Serve as a positive role model and uphold Camp Accomplish policies, procedures, values, and professional standards.
Stay overnight on-site as required and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide supervision, coaching, and guidance to assigned seasonal camp staff.
May provide input or recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, starting salaries, and employee performance evaluations.