Lead Camp Counselor

Lead Camp Counselor

Concord Recreation is seeking Lead Counselors for Summer Camp 2026. Lead Counselors must love and embrace not only the camp environment, but also the camp philosophy that campers come first, we work as a team, and summer is a time to play, learn, and grow. Lead Counselors guide children through their daily activity schedule while encouraging and empowering them to participate in activities such as sports, music, art, swimming, and more.

Lead counselors also take on an active role in mentoring and coaching the co-staff within their groups. While Lead Counselors do not directly supervise their co-staff, they are responsible for resolving disputes, implementing clear goals and effective protocols for the camper group, and supporting the development of their co-staff. The person in this position should feel confident in their abilities to manage camper behavior, navigate interpersonal conflicts with other staff, and assertively direct their group throughout the entirety of the camp day.

Pay range: $/hour; pay rate based on qualifications. This is an hourly, part-time position, consisting of up to 37.5 hours per week.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-4:00PM

Program Date: June 15 - August 14, 2026

Training Dates:

• June 4 & 5, 2026 @ 5:30PM – 8:30PM
• June 6, 2026 @ 8:30AM – 4:00PM
• June 17, 2026 @ 4:15PM – 5:15PM
• July 1, 2026 @ 4:15PM – 5:15PM

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews and/or other assessments. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placement conditions including CORI and SORI checks. Costs of these pre-placement requirements will be borne by the Town.

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Department Information: Human Services
- Recreation | Salary Grade: MISC 2 |

Reports To:

Camp Director and Asst. Program Director | FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt | Appointed By:
Town Manager | Date:
December 2024

Under the general supervision of the Camp Director and the Assistant Camp Director, Lead Counselors manage a group of 15-20 campers each day as they participate in various camp activities and events and oversee the administrative aspects of group management including rosters, child specific plans, morning and afternoon meetings, lost and found, and child specific documentation.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

• Oversee a group of campers grades K-6 with and without disabilities, in an outdoor day camp setting.
• Responsible for managing specific administrative tasks including inclusion documentation, group attendance, group schedule, etc.
• Consistently communicate with counselors, directors, specialists, nurse and parents regarding camper’s daily experiences.
• Participate in all camp activities with camp group including swimming, sports, art, science, music, free time, and field trips.
• Implements and adheres to the behavioral management plans for campers; attends parent/director meetings and carries out relevant protocols to ensure a safe camp environment for all.
• Communicate effectively and frequently with the Camp Director or Assistant Director giving ample updates and reports on urgent camp concerns: camp behavior, safety, staff concerns, program elements etc.
• Assure camp group stays on schedule, is organized, and respectful of camp policies and rules.
• Build relationship with campers to foster friendly, supportive and nurturing group dynamics.
• Develop rapport and effective consistent communication with parents and families.
• Other tasks as requested by the Camp Director or Recreation staff.