Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? Join us as a Lead Camp Counselor and help create memorable experiences for youth entering 1st-5th Grade OR 6th-9th Grade. As a Lead Counselor, you'll co-lead with two high school-aged junior counselors to deliver a safe, fun, and exciting summer program. From academic enrichment to outdoor games and team building, your role will be to ensure every camper has a blast while learning and growing. 

*High school graduates at least one-year post-high school. 

Day in the Life of EDGE Summer Camp Staff: 

As a trusted youth camp leader, your essential functions revolve around creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for participants. You'll implement behavior management strategies with integrity, aligning with the values of the organization, and maintain meticulous documentation of daily activities, attendance, and behavior systems. Communication plays a vital role as you liaise with the camp director, parents, and community partners as needed. Moreover, you'll infuse activities with energy and enthusiasm, motivating campers to actively participate and immerse themselves in the camp experience. 

You Will Thrive at EDGE Summer Camp if: 

You possess a lot of energy and passion for working with youth.  You also have a great sense of humor, the ability to be flexible, a team player, and practice a good amount of patience.  You are confident in your behavior management skills and have an outgoing and engaging personality.  You are comfortable with reading and implementing a lesson plan.  Most essentially, you are able to be a GREAT ROLE MODEL for the youth and demonstrate the willingness to learn new skills and develop as a leader, employee, and team through participation in weekly workshops. 

Qualifications & Requirements: Completion of onboarding requirements, including a Tuberculosis (TB) test, drug screening, background check, and CPR & First Aid certification.  

Please note: Candidates will be invited to screening interviews the first week of March. The start date for this position is May 27th and requires commitment to the full duration of the program ending July 18th.