Substitute Summer Camp Counselor

Job Description

Substitutes fill in for absences lasting a day, a week, and sometimes longer, and are scheduled to work only when regular staff members are absent. You may be scheduled for work in advance, but often will be called upon for same day and next day work. The Substitute Camp Counselor role is the perfect opportunity for those inspired by the idea of a Galileo summer, and who are open to or require a more flexible summer commitment.

YOU WILL

Travel to multiple sites within a geographic region, providing support in whatever way most benefits the specific camp team with whom you work on any assigned day:

Supervise and lead a group of 15-28 campers each week

Maintain a safe and joyful environment for campers and provide leadership and camp spirit to all.

Continually assess and support camper engagement by monitoring group dynamics, as well as the needs of individual campers.

Facilitate team connection time with your campers through group activities, games, etc.

Partner with instructors to support behavior management needs through restorative justice approaches

Prep and organize project materials with the guidance of classroom instructors

Provide both group and individual support to campers across diverse age groups, ability levels, and support needs.

Report to the Staff Coverage Team and be responsible for updating your schedule weekly:Attend all scheduled shifts within the availability you provide

Frequently check Coverage Team communication channels and read and respond to outreach and updates

Deliver feedback and questions about your work experience to the Staff Coverage Team in real-time

Provide exemplary customer service to each camper, family, and guardian at all times:Enthusiastically greet all campers and guardians ensuring a safe and welcoming process for all.

Follow all check-in/check-out procedures to ensure efficiency and accurate daily attendance.

Communicate with families as needed about their camper's experience.

Help campers start and finish their day with positive energy and excitement, ensuring a safe hand-off to/from guardians.

Enthusiastically and collaboratively participate in all camp activities:Collaborate with your teammates to plan, set up, and run daily activities.

Supervise and lead campers to ensure safety at all times during ceremonies, all-camp activities, snack and lunch

Promote a positive camp experience at all times with your energy and camp spirit.

Actively participate in camp chants, songs and perform skits in opening and closing ceremonies.

Receive professional development and ongoing coaching to grow your camper management and operations experience: Receive paid online training before camp begins to introduce you to the innovation education movement, the Galileo Innovation Approach, and company policies and best practices.

Attend 2 in-person days of paid training where you will meet your team, set up camp, and participate in training.

COMPENSATION AND PERKS

Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work-site location and tenure:Pay for this position is $17.50-18.75 based on location

One free week of camp for your own child.

%15 Friends and Family Discount

Priority scholarship nominations

Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers.