Job Descriptions
Staff members may apply to be a Group Counselor or Specialty Counselor
Group Head Counselor
- 21 years of age or older
- Have past experience working with children
- Responsible for the organization and supervision of a group of campers, 2 assistant counselors and one CIT
- For 1st grade group counselor or older group, you must acquire a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) for driving your group to local activities
Group Assistant Counselor
- High school students entering 11th or 12th grade or college students ages 18 to 21 years old
- Responsible for assisting Head Counselor with daily activities and supervision of group
- Responsible for supervision of campers when on a bus
- If no group positions are available, we hire full-time “at-large” counselors who substitute in different groups every day
Head Specialist Counselor
- Must be 21 years or older
- Responsible for organization of lesson plans, purchase orders, inventory and supervision of Specialist area (e.g. Arts, Athletics, Boating)
Assistant Specialist Counselor
- High school student entering 11th grade or older
- Responsible for assisting Head Counselor with Specialist activities
Lifeguard
- High school student entering 11th grade or older
- Must possess Lifeguard Training (LGT) certification
- Must possess CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification
- WSI (Water Safety Instruction) certification
- Nassau County Certification
- First Aid Certification – optional
- Salary increases as lifeguard completes each certification
- Note: Lifeguard must have either WSI or Nassau Certification (additional compensation for having both certifications)
Salary is dependent on:
- type of position
- experience and years at camp
- age of counselor