Lead Counselor Half Day: Two’s Division (21+)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Jewish Community Center on the Hudson Inc. as a Lead Counselor Half Day – Summer Camp, No Weekends in United States. Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Join River Friends Day Camp as a Lead Counselor, where you'll help create an engaging, active, and welcoming environment for children, aged 2 years-old.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a small group of campers from activity to activity, ensuring safety and supervision at all times.
- Build caring, supportive relationships with each camper and create a welcoming group environment.
- Model positive behavior, emotional regulation, and enthusiastic participation.
- Actively support and participate in activities led by specialists and Activity Coordinators.
Requirements
- Experience working with young children in a school, camp, or recreational setting.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage group dynamics with a positive, calm presence.
- Understanding of childhood development and best practices in supervision.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $3,431 for the season
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Jewish Community Center on the Hudson Inc. as a Lead Counselor Half Day – Summer Camp, No Weekends.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Counselor Half Day: Two’s Division (21+) at Jewish Community Center on the Hudson a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Child Care counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Child Care — Counselor Career Context
This Child Care position at Jewish Community Center on the Hudson is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $3,431 for the season.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Child Supervision, Leadership, Communication, Behavior Management, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, Swimming. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Child Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Lead Counselor serves as the primary caregiver for a small group of 2-year-old campers, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being. Responsibilities include leading activities, managing behavior with empathy, and collaborating with staff and parents.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
today
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