Summer Camp Lead Counselor

• Lead Camp Counselor

Westtown School Summer Camp is seeking several interested and enthusiastic applicants for the position of Summer Camp Lead Counselor to work June 8 - August 7, 2026. Lead Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of all campers in their assigned age group.  They are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills. They run and assist in all camp activities while maintaining a supportive environment that reflects Westtown School’s mission and values. Lead Counselors are responsible for supervising an age-specific group of campers while creating a fun and safe camp experience. The regular hours will be 8:30 am to 4:15 pm.

Westtown School Summer Camp is a traditional day camp program serving children ages 4 to 14, located on Westtown School’s 600+ acre campus near West Chester, PA. At Westtown School Summer Camp, discovery and education await every child in a creative, supportive, and inclusive environment rooted in the school’s outdoor education traditions.  Camp staff members lead campers in a wide variety of action-based educational projects each day. Our camp programs reflect the highest standards of respect, inclusion, and cooperation between counselors and campers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their camper group within activities and throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes;

• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development and respect for diversity;

• Assures campers are properly supervised at all times;

• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines;

• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.

• Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities;

• Actively participate in all program areas as assigned;

• Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities;

• Assist in program areas such as waterfront, nature, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff;

• Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs;

• Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with Camp Health Manager and/or camp administrators when appropriate;

• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Camp Director.

• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior;

• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures;

• Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship;

• Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members.;

• Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience;

• Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or high school graduate

• Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR

• Ability to interact with all age levels

• Understanding of the development needs of youth

• Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas

• Ability to communicate and work with groups (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff

• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques

• Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers [https://www.westtown.edu/about/employment/]. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume directly to the specific job posting on the summer camp employment portal [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a000e3a1-b58f-4479-a97a-7b41277dd466&ccId=9200690988956_2&lang=en_US].