Camp Head Counselor at Friends Select

Job Description

Job Description

Join our Friends Select School team in Philadelphia, PA : Be a Hero to Campers as a Head Counselor at ESF Camps!

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create a summer like no other for campers from preschool to 8th grade. We are looking for energetic and passionate people to join our team and make a positive impact while having a blast!

At ESF Camps, the Head Counselor is called a Group Specialist. A Group Specialist fulfills counselor responsibilities and takes a lead role in group management, leading activities when needed.

Group Specialists work in one of the following camps:
• Day Camp: Preschool - 2nd grade
• Senior Camp: 3rd - 8th grades
• Major Camps: Kindergarten – 7th grades

Why ESF?

• Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
• Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities.
• Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
• Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

Extra Perks:

• Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements are available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.

Requirements:

• Experience: We are looking for experience teaching and working with children.
  
  • Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of two (2) years of ESF experience.
  • Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required - Teaching certification preferred
• Background: Background in one or more activities offered by ESF is preferred (i.e., art, science, sports, technology, leadership & teambuilding)
• Hours: Typically, from 8:30 am to 3:40 pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extended hours for additional income.
• Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes or time off must be pre-approved by the site director.
• Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
• Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Dive into the Camp Day! Promote and help lead in daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with co-counselors.
• Teach & Inspire: At times the Group Specialists will need to fill in and lead camp activities. When this happens, they implement the ESF curriculum, actively engage campers, and bring lesson plans to life.
• Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
• Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive, welcoming, and safe environment.
  
  • Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
  • Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
  • Adhere to all company policies.
• Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day  
• Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.  

This job description is subject to change at any time.