Summer Camp Boarding Counselor

Location Type: Not Specified

 

The Northwest School’s summer camp program provides three 2-week camp sessions serving campers age 12-16 in an urban campus in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. We provide an interdisciplinary liberal arts education that nurtures compassionate, globally aware and environmentally conscious individuals who find joy in learning and are ready to inspire and innovate in our interconnected world.

Northwest fosters a warm, inclusive community dedicated to our school values. We believe that a diverse community enriches our institution, making it more creative and dynamic. The Northwest School is committed to building a faculty and camper body that reflects the diversity of the broader society. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

The Northwest School seek Summer Camp Boarding Counselors who love connecting with campers, hosting and facilitating fun events, serving as a resource for campers, and supporting organization for daily program needs for its Summer Camp’s after-hours boarding experience. The School strives for its faculty and camper body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist, and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. These positions are co-supervised by 2 Residential Life Coordinators and receive functional supervision from one Summer Camp Boarding Counselor.

This position works afternoon/evening weekday shifts as well as morning/afternoon/and evening shifts on weekends. During the Summer Camp Program, Boarding Counselors provide coverage overnight during 12-8am shifts, one of these shifts is assigned to sleep in the building and one is assigned to be awake. Shift times are generally 3pm-11pm or 4pm-12am for weeknight evenings and 12am-8am for overnights, some variation may be scheduled for shift overlaps. Weekend shifts during the day start at 8am and run through 12am to include sleep shift for the following day. Schedules will be set by the beginning of camp at Orientation. The Summer Camp Boarding Counselor position is a flexibly scheduled position with hours ranging from 20-40 hours a week. Hours are scheduled based on the availability provided as well as the needs of the program. The Summer Camp Boarding Counselor position is a limited term/temporary position with a fixed end date. Please refer to the compensation package listed for a full breakdown of compensation received; this position is not benefits eligible. The Summer Camp Boarding Counselor does not live on campus, and room/board is not included in the compensation package.

• We are hiring for 6-9 open Summer Camp Boarding Counselor positions.

Dates or Employment & Hours Scheduled

• Total Dates of Employment = June 29th – August 15th
  • June 29th – July 3rd = 30-40 hours a week
    • Scheduled flexibly to meet training & preparation needs Monday through Friday
    • Training, Onboarding, and Summer Camp Preparation
  • July 3rd – August 15th = 20-40 hours a week
    • Shifts vary within the 8am-12am Sunday through Saturday timeframes, to include sleep and awake shifts from 12am-8am. Typical weekday shifts range from 3-11pm or 4-12am with additional overnight sleep and awake shifts covering 12:00am to 8:00am.
    • Amount of hours are determined through Boarding Counselor availability and program needs.
      • Weekend work may be required for transition weekends.
    • Summer Camp Boarding Program Facilitation

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate on shift with peer positions (Residential Advisors & other Boarding Counselors) to successfully implement all day and night program responsibilities to ensure the successful implementation of a thriving Summer Camp Boarding Program for all age 12-16 campers and chaperones.
• Implement designed programming/events nightly for boarding campers during assigned shifts. This includes hosting pre-planned evening activities to ensure successful implementation like chaperoning, hosting, managing spaces and supplies, etc.
• Prepare the set up, and tear down, for daily evening activities/events during scheduled shifts.
• Monitor and support all meals and activities planned during your assigned shifts.
• Transport all campers through arrival and departure trips, including airport pickups and drop offs. Support transportation including driving campers to events off campus as scheduled.
• Support the implementation and activation of administrative boarding operations to include, camper move-in, move-out, and room change/reset periods.
• Communicate with Camp and School administration in case of emergency.
• Complete shift logs at the end of each shift to ensure necessary information and issues are passed to all relevant faculty.
• Account for camper attendance through the completion of rollcalls at meals and activities.
• Serve as front line communicators to campers, and chaperones regarding events, building policies, processes, timelines, meal instructions, and more.
• Provide camper support in addressing behavioral and disciplinary concerns as well appropriately document and relay information to the appropriate faculty to support camper success.
• Attend and participate in ongoing Summer Boarding Faculty meetings, training sessions, and all school meetings as directed by supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with all school faculty and campers.
• Other appropriate responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Summer Camp Boarding Coordinator and/or the Residential Life Coordinators in order to support a thriving Summer Camp Boarding Program.

Essential Functions for Overnight (Sleep) Shifts 12-8am:

• Spend the night in the Boarding Building in a provided private room.
• Wake up as needed to assist in emergencies.
• Help campers wake up in the morning in time to get ready for the day before breakfast

Essential Functions for Overnight (Awake) Shifts 12-8am:

• Remain awake throughout the night to ensure camper safety and response and serve as a first line resource for all summer camp boarding program needs or questions.
• Complete regular building walk throughs to ensure building and camper safety.
• Make sure campers remain in their rooms and enforce lights out & wake-up times
• Help campers wake up in the morning in time to get ready for the day before breakfast

Minimum Qualifications:

• All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; environmental sustainability; and global perspective.
• A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position are required.
• An ability to regularly work evenings, weekends, and overnight hours. Successful candidates will have open availability that aligns with program needs during times mentioned in the posting.
• Clear, proficient communication and attention to detail in communication
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to get along with people of various cultures and backgrounds.
• First Aid/CPR Certification – can be obtained upon hire
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive non-CDL vehicles (training provided)
• 18 years of age for Summer Camp Boarding Counselors. Any Summer Camp Boarding Counselor that is assigned an overnight shift must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Second language, esp. Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean
• Experience with overnight summer camp, housing & residence life and/or a boarding program in an educational setting. Previous experience with the NWS Boarding Program is valued.
• Experience in an educational/school setting
• Experience in a childcare facility or childcare program
• Experience working with international youth for whom English is not a first language

Compensation:

• Compensation is at an hourly rate of $21.30 – $23.00 per hour based on skills, qualifications, and depending on the shift scheduled. This position is non-exempt.
• Summer Camp Boarding Counselors are invited to the school’s provide breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner that aligns with the shift worked if desired.

Application Process:

• Please submit a cover letter and resume online: https://www.northwestschool.org/about/employment

**Please note: we are unable to fully consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.