Summer Program Junior Counselor
About The Position
Open Window School is a K–8 independent school located on Cougar Mountain, centrally situated between Bellevue, Issaquah, and Newcastle. Each summer, Open Window School offers a five-week enrichment program serving students entering Kindergarten through 7th grade from the local community. Junior Counselors support Summer Program Counselors and instructors across multiple program areas, including Adventure Programs and Innovation Programs. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience working with children while building leadership, communication, and responsibility skills in a supportive environment.
Requirements
- Designed for students aged 16–17. Junior Counselors must be 16 years old of age by June 1, 2026 to apply.
- Interest in working with children and learning leadership skills
- Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Responsible, reliable, and punctual
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to participate in active camp programming, including games and movement
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
- Physical stamina for standing, walking, and assisting with activities throughout the day
Responsibilities
- Support counselors, instructors, and campers throughout the camp day
- Model positive behavior, appropriate boundaries, and professionalism
- Assist with games, activities, and transitions between program components
- Support campers who may need additional guidance or assistance
- Help prepare, organize, and clean up materials and program spaces
- Follow daily schedules, routines, and staff expectations
- Receive feedback from supervisors and apply it to daily work
- Participate in daily morning and afternoon gatherings or rallies
- Communicate questions, concerns, or camper needs to leadership
- Other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the summer program
- Assisting with traditional camp activities, games, and group supervision
- Supporting classroom-based activities, projects, and student learning
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
