Camp Counselor

June 16 – August 15, 2025

Description

FaySummer seeks applicants for the position of Camp Counselor to work during its eight-week summer camp program. For more than 25 years, FaySummer has offered dynamic, engaging, and enriching programs for campers in pre-school (age 3) through grade 9 on the campus of Fay School in Southborough, MA. FaySummer is the highlight of the year for many children who get to take part in swimming, adventure challenge courses, sports, arts, music, and more!

The position will begin with staff training during the week of June 16, in preparation for camp opening on June 23, 2025. Camp runs Monday through Friday, and staff will have 40-hour work weeks. The last day of camp of the season is August 15. With the extended morning and afternoon options, there will be some earlier and later shifts available. Camp Counselors report to their Unit Leader and the Camp Director and spend the day working with campers, participating in activities, helping campers make friends and try new things - all while ensuring each child’s physical safety.

Qualifications

Candidates must be at least 19 years of age and have been out of high school for at least one year. Candidates working towards, or who have a completed bachelor’s degree in a related field, and previous experience working with children ages 3 to 15 in a camp, school, or childcare setting are preferred. Counselors are expected to be professional, have strong verbal communication skills, and to have a high level of comfort giving direction when required. The ideal candidate will have energy, enthusiasm, and be safety conscious. A positive attitude and desire to ensure that campers have the best experience possible is essential.

Responsibilities Include

Attending all required orientation and training sessions
Understanding and implementing FaySummer emergency policies and procedures
Providing general care and safety oversight for all children attending FaySummer camps and direct care and oversight for children in assigned groups
Being knowledgeable about individual camper needs including allergies, medications, and special diets
Actively participating in all assigned duties and encouraging campers to participate in all activities.
Modeling FaySummer’s standards of respect for all members of the community, dress code, good manners, kindness, and behavior; ensuring that campers understand and comply with these community expectations

FaySummer seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our community. Interested candidates should send a resume and optional cover letter detailing why they would be a great fit for FaySummer, via email with the subject line “Camp Counselor” to summer@fayschool.org.

Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, or military service in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.