Summer Camp Northwoods Counselor
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Job Location:
Saratoga Springs, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Camp Northwoods Counselors are responsible for working as a team in supervising groups of up to 28 children entering grades 1 8 and assisting the Camp Director and Assistant Director in the day-to-day operations of the camp and weekly field trips to recreational and historical sites. Counselors lead activities in arts and crafts hiking games etc. and help supervise instruction given by others in swimming ceramics etc. Counselors shall be certified in Red Cross Response to Emergency Training or CPR and First Aid; this training is provided by Skidmore College before camp begins. This position will offer successful candidates a unique opportunity to serve as part of a team and gain the relevant knowledge skills and experience of working in a quality day camp for children. This is a temporary full-time position from June 22 - August 14 2026. Counselors must be at least 16 years old mature and responsible individuals that are creative fun energetic and team-oriented. Experience in a camp setting or working with young children preferred; excellent references required. Candidates possessing or pursuing education in Early Childhood Education will be strongly considered. Employment is contingent upon the acceptable results of a pre-employment background check. Sixteen and seventeen-year-olds will be required to submit a New York State Employment Certificate (also called working papers) obtained from their schools guidance office.
Required documents needed to apply:
- On-line application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of Three References - who can attest to your abilities character work experience and habits. Do not include relatives.
Pay Rate:$17.50/hr.
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and as an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race color creed religion gender age national or ethnic origin physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information predisposition or carrier status domestic violence victim status familial status dating violence or stalking or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
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- Microsoft Office
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- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Skidmore College offers more than sixty degree programs, including majors in both traditional liberal arts disciplines and preprofessional areas. The college grants bachelor's and master's degrees in the sciences, humanities, social sciences, business, education, social work, and the ... View more
