Summer Program Counselor _ 2026
ACHIEVE · Binghamton, New York, US
Description POSITION: Counselor – Summer Program DEPARTMENT: Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Summer Program Director Seasonal...
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Description POSITION: Counselor – Summer Program: DEPARTMENT: Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Summer Program Director: Seasonal (7 weeks) Part Time (0-28 hours) June 29, 2026- August 13, 2026. Week 1: Mandatory orientation June 29-July 1, 2026. Week 2-week 7: Summer Program (Monday-Thursday) July 6 – August 13, 2026. 8:15a-2:45pm or as scheduled. Hourly rate: $16.00: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The Counselor position is responsible for supervising campers and ensuring safety during all activities. Qualities of a successful counselor include: patience, enthusiasm, sensitivity, responsibility, creativity and flexibility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Engage campers in various activities. - Demonstrate techniques, encourage creativity, and provide guidance to help campers learn new skills. - Supervision of assigned campers at all times. - Model and encourage appropriate social skills. - Build positive connections with campers. - Facilitate games and down time activities outside of the regular camp schedule. - Adherence to program/team schedule; daily activities and special events. - Awareness and appropriate utilization of behavior...