Camp Yomi Head Counselor

92NY

Date Posted: 03/10/2025

Location: New York, New York

Salary/Wage: $5,100 - $5,900 a year

Job Type: Temporary

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

Join the 92NY Camps staff team! We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to work as a Head Counselor at one of our summer camps. As part of the 92NY Camps you can enjoy the best of both worlds: live in New York City while traveling to your "office" in the country (all campers and staff travel together on coach buses each day). 92NY's team philosophy creates a stimulating work environment in which every staff member is valued. Camp runs from Monday - Friday, from June 30 until Augus t 15 from 8am to 5:45pm; with a pre-camp orientation in June. Some spring pre-camp work may be required for all head counselor positions.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead staff sessions during June orientation and bi-weekly staff meetings after camp day. 

• Daily supervision of campers, including supervising a camp bus pickup location (92NY, West Side, or Downtown Manhattan), supervising campers and staff while in transit to and from Camp to ensure a safe trip. 

• Oversee 2-3 camp groups of 20 campers and 5-10 counselors. 

• Guide camp groups with participation in group activities commensurate with the abilities, limitations and needs of campers. 

• Supervise staff, including Counselors and Counselors in training (CITs). 

• Maintain communication with parents of campers as needed, including through phone calls where necessary. 

• Assist individual campers with personal needs, as necessary. 

• Demonstrate and generate camper enthusiasm for camp life and activities (including arts, sports, nature, crafts, ropes, cooking, Shabbat, Israeli Culture programming, etc.). 

• Participate in the Camp's swim program and special events (including, but not limited to, Theme Days, Trips, Overnights and/or Late nights). 

• Become well versed on all aspects of the camp program including, but not limited to camp cheers, procedural protocol, etc.  

• Create, distribute, and review mid-summer and end-of-summer staff evaluations for your group counselors. 

• Read and fully comply with the policies of Camp as set forth in the Staff Manual that you will be given during Orientation and always comply with its rules and regulations, including dress code and emergency procedures. 

• Ensure that all safety procedures are strictly enforced, and any incidents are handled in a timely and appropriate manner. 

• Exude enthusiasm for Camp life and activities and seek to incorporate the Camp’s values including compassion, kindness, leadership, courage, and mindfulness, while also acting as a role model for campers.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for long hours, outdoors and still smile. 

• Ability to stand and walk for several hours, often outside during the summer season. 

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.   

• Ability to communicate directly with camp office regarding application, pre-camp paperwork, and throughout summer 

• Staff Shirt (provided) and sneakers required while on duty; and appropriate swimming attire required for swimming 

Qualifications:

Education, Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in field of education and/or social work. 

• Prior camp experience (camper or staff) preferred but not required. 

• Strong leadership skills. 

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree

Application Instructions:

For more information contact Rachel Skoff at rskoff@92Ny.org or start a staff application here.

Additional Information:

The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. 