Elementary Co-Op Head Counselor

The STEM Alliance•Larchmont, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a fun summer job where you can make a difference? Co-Op Summer Enrichment is an award winning summer camp for low income children that delivers STEM learning and camp fun. What you'll be doing You’re joining a summer camp team where roles and tasks are collaborative and shared. As a Head Counselor you’ll be responsible for organizing and leading a group of 12-15 diverse campers ensuring safety, providing guidance, community building and most importantly, fun.

Requirements

Head Counselors must be at least 16 years old by the start of the program, high preference given to those at least 18 years and/or entering their Freshman year of college
Previous employment experience
Previous experience working with youth such as babysitting or coaching; high preference given to those with experience working with youth in a group recreational setting such as camp, youth group or after school programs
High swimming competency
Availability to work the entire camp season and attend all required orientations and trainings
Possess a valid social security card and NYS state identification
Pass a background check with fingerprint approval if you are not a Mamaroneck School District employee (we will provide instructions as part of the onboarding process)
Provide two references only one can be a personal (non-family) reference

Nice To Haves

Have a desire to make a difference in the lives of kids
Are Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Want to know what Color Wars is and are already strategizing to win the annual trophy

Responsibilities

Lead a dedicated group of children for a five-week program serving elementary children in rising grades 1 to 5
Follow weekly group schedule, ensuring on time arrival to all activities and programming
Mentor and collaborate with the group Assistant Counselor giving direct guidance and instructions for maximum group effectiveness and presenting a unified message to campers
Assist campers while participating in STEM learning blocks led by Educators and recreation activities led by Coaches such as sports and swimming
Lead activities and assist specialists during program blocks in a variety of areas such as crafts, nature, science, sports and recreation
Lead group day to day operations such as coordinating bathroom breaks, guiding behavior in the lunchroom including eating with your group, and preparing your group for dismissal
Be the “first line of defense” for camper behavioral issues and conflicts helping to diffuse the situation and avoid possible escalations in the future
Attend all orientation week training sessions
Enforce the highest level of safety at all times, adhering to camp policies and procedures
Maintain accurate group attendance records on a daily basis
Coordinate dismissal for your group, meeting family members, maintaining accurate dismissal information such as recording parent pickups and ensuring family members are on the authorized pickup list
Maintain confidentiality of camper emergency data for your group
Arriving on time, fully ready to participate
Working as a collaborative team member with other counselors, assistant counselors and staff
Taking joy in learning new things with the children
Supporting a drug free, screen free, healthy environment

Benefits

Highly collaborative, diverse work culture where all are equally valued
Opportunity to serve diverse children in Mamaroneck, just .5 miles from Metro North
Experience developing professional skills with recommendation letters for school/work
Co-Op Counselors are eligible for performance based bonuses
Previous Co-Op employees may be eligible to receive a re-signing bonus if they complete the re-signing interest form before April 1st. Contact [email protected] if you are a previous employee.
Reimbursement of fingerprint expenses paid in the last salary check based upon full contract fulfillment.

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