Summer Assistant Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location: Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161JOB SUMMARY: The Day Camp Assistant Counselor’s main responsibility is to assist the Head Counselor in planning, facilitating, and supervising fun and inclusive activities for a wide range of ages and abilities while providing a safe and welcoming environment for campers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS: Active participation in and support of Camp activities including, but not limited to: Successfully complete ALL training during the orientation week, prior to starting camp.

Participate in daily meet and greet activities for your group to ensure that everyone feels included and knows their fellow campers and counselors. Participates in activities as a role model for our campers and ability to lead by example, when needed.

Participates in the theme of each week, including dressing accordingly and preparing theme-related activities for your cabin. Encourages all your campers to participate in themed activities such as dress up days. Provides supportive leadership for all MCDS staff.

Daily Camp Operations and Safety & Well-Being of Campers: Reports at 8:00 am daily for morning meeting, equipment setup & preparation for instruction. Assist in taking attendance each day and conduct a head count before every activity begins and after every activity ends throughout day.

Responsible for the general well-being and safety of all campers in your cabin. This includes sharing safety information and checking campers for bug bites, scrapes, etc. that may occur during the day. Provides positive leadership and guidance to all members of your cabin.

This includes patience, good communication, speaking clearly and NOT shouting at campers. Assists campers in your cabin with daily procedures, including ensuring they have all their belongings after every activity and take their belongings home at the end of each week.

Assists campers with preparation and accompanying campers to their activities on time, and in an orderly fashion with multiple head counts. Actively participate in specialty activities/assists the Head Specialty Counselor as needed.

This may include setting up activities, demonstrations, monitoring, etc. Ensures that any parent communication goes through the camp office, NOT directly to parents. Communicates camper concerns of illness or injury to staff nurse, camp director and the Camp Office.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent leadership skills Strong organizational and time management skills Must be punctual. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Additional language skill is a bonus. Ability to multitask. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Able to work with multiple age-groups and in different environments (indoor, outdoor) Must have an ability to display patience and care for every child, no matter the situation. Experience as a camper, CIT, and/or previously held the position of assistant counselor.

Start Date: June 8, 2026 7 consecutive weeks of camp from June 8 – July 24 June 8-12 - Staff Training (Mandatory) June 13: Parent & Camper Meet Greet (Mandatory) (No Camp: Friday, June 19) Holiday Camp hours: Monday – Friday = Full camp days 8:00 am – 4:10 pm *hours may be scheduled on an as-needed basis, pending program activities/needs, with at least one 30-minute breaks daily.

Expected 37.5 hours/week unless otherwise agreed upon with the Camp Director. Uniform is required daily (except when noted as otherwise) – including camp shirt, khaki shorts, watch, sneakers and, of course, a fun, positive attitude, and smile. Use of tobacco, drugs and/or alcohol during employment is prohibited.

Personal use of technology (including smartphones, tablets, personal computers) is not permitted during camp hours without direct permission from the Camp Director (unless on a personal break, away from campers).

While performing this role, this employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs, move around with full use of limbs and use all five senses to complete his/her responsibilities. May work long hours for extended periods of time. Works in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat. Hourly rate of $14.00/hour Complimentary lunch meal, snacks, and staff shirts.