Chaperone​/Dorm Assistant

Lead Chaperone / Dorm Assistant

Location:

61 South

The incumbent supervises and mentors students from first-generation, low-income, and disability backgrounds, ensuring their safety, engagement, and development during summer camp. They foster a supportive environment while guiding students in leadership, academics, and postsecondary preparation.

• Supervise and support regular chaperones in ensuring student safety, engagement, and participation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for overnight supervision and dorm-related concerns.
• Oversee camper check‑ins, headcounts, and behavioral management strategies.
• Assist in planning and executing camp activities, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to schedules.
• Communicate with program leadership student needs, safety issues, or other concerns.
• Enforce all camp policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure a secure experience for all participants.
• Handle emergency situations and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
• Chaperone educational and cultural activities/ field trips.
• Serve as a mentor to Talent Search participants.
• Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Talent Search Director.

• Minimum Education: Candidate must be at least a college junior with a GPA of 3.0
• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years’ experience working with at-risk/disadvantaged students
• Licenses /
  
  Certifications:
  
  License or professional credentials in relevant discipline (if applicable)
• Experience in youth leadership, camp coordination, or student mentoring, preferably in an educational or summer camp setting.
• Strong decision-making, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to guide and support regular chaperones in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Ability to supervise, engage, and provide a safe and supportive environment for campers.
• Ability to enforce camp rules, maintain discipline, and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work with fellow chaperones, camp staff, and program director.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to oversee schedules and ensure smooth operations.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and patience in managing daily camp activities and unexpected challenges.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and behavior management strategies.