Lead Camp Counselor

POSITION STATEMENT Lead Camp Counselor Start Date: June 19, 2026 End Date: July 31, 2026 Overview Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Early Childhood-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a Lead Camp Counselor within a dynamic community of colleagues(BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars – diversity, equity & belonging; global social impact; and wholeness & wellbeing – serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Camp Brooklyn Vision Statement Camp Brooklyn @ Brooklyn Friends School centers children in a warm, caring and inclusive environment that encourages them to explore, be curious, create and have fun. Our colleagues provide children with strong and supportive role models, fostering community, empathy and a strong sense of wholeness and well-being. The Position We are seeking a Lead Camp Counselor for Brooklyn Friends School’s Summer Camp program, Camp Brooklyn. Days and hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:00pm, beginning Monday, June 22, 2026 and ending Friday, July 31, 2026. Additionally, all Camp Brooklyn colleagues will be expected to attend Camp Orientation and training on Thursday, June 18 and Saturday, June 20. Lead Camp Counselors will work under the direction and supervision of the Camp Director. Primary Responsibilities Oversee one group of campers Supervise the counselors in your group Plans, leads and implements activities for camp participants Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement and general well-being Organizes and leads various small and large group activities Maintains accurate camp records Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program. Actively encourages the active participation of all students Classroom management, including the modeling and support of prosocial behavior Maintains warm and open communication with families Behavior Management Establish and maintain appropriate levels of authority with students Consistently implement age-appropriate behavioral standards Is observant and proactive Is attentive to student participation, engagement and behavior Encourage age-appropriate autonomy Is cognizant of using direct, affirming and constructive language with students Discipline in a positive, firm, and age-appropriate manner Management of Classroom Space Maintain order with classroom materials and personal items Ensure that toys, games and other materials are treated respectfully and put back properly at the end of the day Tasks and Meetings Participate in daily meetings with camp staff Perform any reasonable task deemed necessary by the Camp Director Assist with maintaining materials and supplies Communication Is direct, accessible and reliable when communicating with campers, families, and other colleagues Is warm and professional with families Keep Camp Director in the communication loop, checking in regarding parent conversations and health issues (i.e., visits to nurse, student injury/illness) Seek clarity to resolve conflicts Maintain appropriate confidentiality Report suspected child abuse/neglect to the Camp Director according to Mandated Reporting Guidelines Check BFS email daily to stay up-to-date on important communications School Policies Be familiar with school policies as defined in the Camp Employee Handbook, including but not limited to: Completing all onboarding requirements prior to the start of employment Adherence to expected hours Timely reporting of absence - ideally the night before or as early as possible on the day of absence Notify supervisor of any lateness or absence in a timely fashion Immediately notifying supervisor of any changes in contact information Qualifications and Characteristics Sought Must be at least 18 years of age Experience working with children in a camp, youth program, recreation, or in a related field. An Associate's degree or higher is preferred. CPR/First Aid certification is required Ability to commit to the full six weeks of camp Physical Requirements of the Job Must be able to physically navigate comfortably in a passenger bus and at trip venues Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 20lbs in the event of an emergency Must be able to be outdoors in hot weather and in spaces which are subject to variable temperatures and humidity Union Status : Non-Union Salary Range: $25 per hour To apply, please provide the following: Cover letter is required highlighting your interest and experience Resume/Curriculum Vitae List of three references (with emails, phone numbers, and relationship to you) Completed online application Please email the above attachments (if possible as a single PDF) to View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io and View email address on click.appcast.io, and put Lead Camp Counselor in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted after materials have been reviewed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Independent Educational Consultants Association