Pride Camp Counselor, New Country Pride Camp

Job Description

Job Description

New Country Pride Camp is a 2-week program specifically for LGBTQ+ kids and kids from LGBTQ+ families. Pride campers and staff will experience all New Country Day Camp activities, plus participate in specialized programming designed to help them build community and explore identity. New Country Pride Camp is a division of New Country Day Camp that operates M – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm, and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. NCPC is a neurodiverse camp community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical campers and staff to have successful summers.

New Country Day Camp is an open-tent community that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. We maintain a proud legacy as a Jewish camp comprised of a multicultural community, representing and celebrating the heartbeat of NYC. We build meaningful connections with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us through innovative programming that is rooted in Jewish tradition and guided by universal values.

We are seeking New Country Pride Camp (NCPC) Counselors who are passionate, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and responsible role models and are directly responsible for the well-being of campers from June 29-July 10. All campers either identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community or come from LGBTQ+ families and it is crucial for NCPC Counselors to have a mastery of age-appropriate engagement with campers in topics surrounding LGBTQ+ identity and community.

Daily rate for this position is $130.00

RESPONSIBILITIES

Logistics

• Attend all days of staff orientation before camp
• Attend all days of camp and after camp staff meetings during the summer
• Communicate regularly and effectively with supervisor
• Work harmoniously with assigned co-counselors
• Maintain standards of camp conduct, behavior management protocols, and inclusion
• When working with campers and fellow staff, uphold and implement NCDC camp values (Personal Growth, Empathy, Respect, and Passion)
• Have mastery of engaging campers in topics surrounding LGBTQ+ identity in a developmentally-appropriate manner

Camper Supervision

• Assume responsibility for the physical and mental health and safety of campers
• Keep a record of camper attendance, activity, behavior, and injuries/accidents
• Provide quality supervision at all times (e.g. on the bus, in locker rooms during changing periods, during lunch, throughout swim periods and all transitional periods)
• Assist bus supervisors with camper needs on the bus ride to and from camp
• Focus on social dynamics & friendship building of assigned camper group

Camp Activities

• Actively participate in all camp activities, including leading small group activities and assisting program specialists with assigned camper group as needed
• Encourage all campers to participate and be their on-site daily support system
• Engage campers in conversations and activities surrounding LGBTQ+ topics of identity, family, and community in an age-appropriate manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• At minimum: Currently pursuing a college degree, or have related professional experience working with children or in education is required (work with LGBTQ+ youth strongly preferred)
• Willingness to learn about and participate in Jewish culture and traditions
• Enjoy working in a fully outdoor camp setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative, flexible, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience working with children from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Experience working with neurodivergent children with children with disabilities is a plus

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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