PM Co-Lead Counselor Team
Part of the leadership and counselor team, these dynamic and fun mentors ensure all aspects of programming, communication and camper care occur seamlessly from afternoon electives through the night. This is done by assisting, supporting, supervising, and coordinating A (residential) and C (afternoon/evening) counselors. The PM lead team is responsible for any evening communication with Besant Hill or Amplify staff as needed and is directly supervised by the program director and the executive director.
SCHEDULE
This is a temporary salaried position. The C and A co-lead counselors follow their counselor groups’ schedule with the C counselor lead working 2-9:30pm, and the A counselor lead working 4pm-midnight. The schedule adjusts on arrival, departure, beach, field day, and showcase days. The co-lead team works 6 days/week with one 24-hour period free from responsibilities beginning at 7am following your shift. The PM co-leads are both in the rotation for on-call overnight shifts to tend to any camp needs that may occur.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DAILY TASKS
Click HERE for expectations + responsibilities pertaining to all staff.
- Oversee all aspects of running camp for the second half of each day
- Assist in leading parts of training and orientation
- Supervise and support a team of 9 or more counselors so they are prepared to successfully complete tasks, and follow up if performance improvements are needed
- Host and support guest performers and workshop leaders
- Provide additional support for campers
- Utilize trauma informed and social emotional learning practices in all camper communication
- Plan and lead evening assemblies including group bonding/team building games and challenges, making announcements, communicating the next day’s schedule, and making sure camp rules are followed
- Assist instructors in moving gear as needed for evening activities and special guest performances
- Lead transitions and ensure camper count off is accurate
- Lead weekly group and individual meetings with staff
- Connect with AM lead for daily debrief
- Attend lead team meetings
- Coordinate with the program director for any A or C counselor schedule change requests and possibly fill in for staff
- Treasure hunt specialist team member
REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years experience with young adult leadership, mentorship, communication, goal setting, and general ability to successfully manage staff
- 2+ years teaching, mentoring, and/or collaborating experience with youth grades 3-12
- Ability to lead group activities such as ice breakers, games, and challenges
- Understanding of and connection to our mission so that it is at the forefront of mind
- Intermediate ability to set up and operate a professional sound system including presets
- Strong public speaking, leadership, delegation, supervision and communication skills
- Ability to adhere to a schedule
PAY + BENEFITS
- The pay range is $5,400–6,300 depending on experience, for 9 weeks (June 11-August 13, plus a minimum of 6 hours of pre-camp online trainings) of full-time summer employment
- Room and board is 100% covered
- Travel cost to and from campus is not included and is the responsibility of each staff member
SKILLS + PERSONALITY
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Communication
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Problem Resolution
🗲🗲 Music Knowledge
🗲🗲🗲🗲 Flexibility
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Team Player
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Mentorship
🗲🗲🗲 Camp Experience
🗲🗲 Creative
🗲🗲🗲🗲 Self-Starter
🗲🗲🗲🗲 Calm Demeanor
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Time Management
