Join our Chapin team in Princeton: Be a Hero to Campers as a Head Counselor at ESF Camps!
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create a summer like no other for campers from preschool to 8th grade. We are looking for energetic and passionate people to join our team and make a positive impact while having a blast!
At ESF Camps, the Head Counselor is called a Group Specialist. A Group Specialist fulfills counselor responsibilities and takes a lead role in group management, leading activities when needed.
Group Specialists work in one of the following camps:
• Junior Camp: Preschool - 2nd grade
• Senior Camp: 3rd - 8th grades
Why ESF?
Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support. Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities. Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children. Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.Extra Perks:
Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off. Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network. Free Certifications: Reimbursements are available for qualified roles. Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.Requirements:
Experience: We are looking for experience teaching and working with children.Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of two (2) years of ESF experience. Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree required - Teaching certification preferred Background: Background in one or more activities offered by ESF is preferred (i.e., art, science, sports, technology, leadership & teambuilding) Hours: Typically, from 8:30 am to 3:40 pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extended hours for additional income. Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes or time off must be pre-approved by the site director. Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding. Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Dive into the Camp Day! Promote and help lead in daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with co-counselors. Teach & Inspire: At times the Group Specialists will need to fill in and lead camp activities. When this happens, they implement the ESF curriculum, actively engage campers, and bring lesson plans to life. Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director. Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive, welcoming, and safe environment.Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily. Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily. Adhere to all company policies. Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports directly to and takes direction from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.Additional Responsibilities:
Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.This job description is subject to change at any time.