Counseling Staff – Summer Camp Positions

About the role

Blue Lake is seeking enthusiastic Counseling Staff to join its summer camp program. Counselors serve as role models, creating a warm, caring environment that nurtures self‑respect, healthy relationships, and artistic growth for campers.

Key responsibilities

• Live with assigned campers (10‑11 per cabin) and share meals.
• Supervise daily activities, clean‑up, and cabin routines.
• Plan and lead recreational, artistic, and social programs.
• Handle laundry of campers’ uniforms every other day.
• Work 15‑20 hours per week on specific assignments, including performance or artistic duties.
• For Lifeguard roles, provide pool supervision and obtain Red Cross certification.
• For Junior Camp (Camp Bernstein) positions, teach sectional or technique classes and possibly elective subjects such as art, choir, theater, or nature studies.

Required profile

• Demonstrated respect, discipline, and ability to act as a mentor.
• Willingness to live on‑site for the duration of the camp season.
• Physical fitness and strong swimming ability for Lifeguard positions.
• Ability to obtain Red Cross lifeguard certification before orientation.
• Teaching experience preferred for instructional roles.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience working with youth in a vibrant camp setting.
• Training for Red Cross lifeguard certification.
• Opportunities to develop leadership, instructional, and recreational planning skills.