Student Worker Camp Counselor

Full/Part Time: Part-Time (Spring only); March to May 2026 

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Campus: Brooklyn 

Reports To: Director of Campus Operations & Continuing Education 

Supervises: Campers all ages 

Principal Responsibilities 

Responsible for all aspects of camp. Trains and supervises all staff. Organizes and schedules camp sessions. Establishes and announces camp goals. Plans camp programs and monitors camp progress. Acts as principal contact for camp operations. Communicates with parents and children. 

1. Design, deliver, and evaluate camp program that meet the needs and interests of youth and the camps target markets to ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner. 

2. Oversee enrollment/attendance management. 

3. Implement human resource management practices to recruit and retain seasonal staff. 

4. Manage property development and maintenance needs to ensure stewardship of current resources and identification of future needs. 

5. Oversee the daily operation of day camp including, hospitality, program, business, and health care. 

 Secure sufficient coverage in health care staff and their implementation of the health care plan. 

 Develop and oversee the business management functions of the camp including financial record keeping and office systems. 

 Oversee the systematic approach to database management for campers, families, alumni, and donors. 

 Work collaboratively with internal and external groups to ensure the enhancement of the camp operation. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities At least 24 weeks of previous administrative or supervisory experience in camping or equivalent experience acceptable to the State Commissioner of Health Ability to work with children of all ages Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Excellent oral and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred. Safety Standards The safety of our swimmers and team members is of the utmost importance. Children’s Academy follows all CDC and WHO safety standards along with following any local guidelines. 

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.  LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.  Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.