List Detail
Junior Summer Counselor
To Apply
Please fill out and attach a job application form and send to a:
auxjob@anconaschool.org along with your resumé.
Position Summary
Junior Counselors are high-school-aged students (under the age of 18) who support Summer Counselors and Auxiliary Program Staff in creating a safe and enjoyable environment for campers. This is a paid position for Ancona alum.
Please fill out and attach a job application form and send to a:
auxjob@anconaschool.org along with your resumé.
Position Summary
Junior Counselors are high-school-aged students (under the age of 18) who support Summer Counselors and Auxiliary Program Staff in creating a safe and enjoyable environment for campers. This is a paid position for Ancona alum.
Essential Duties of the Job
- Assist Summer Counselors in supervising campers and leading activities.
- Engage with campers by participating in games, crafts, and other recreational activities.
- Support the distribution of snacks and materials for activities.
- Help set up and clean up program spaces before and after activities.
- Model appropriate behavior and serve as a positive role model for younger campers.
- Assist in ensuring camper safety by following all supervision and emergency procedures.
- Attend staff training sessions and actively participate in learning opportunities.
- Communicate effectively with staff and campers, demonstrating enthusiasm and leadership.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or uneven surfaces.
- Standing: Remaining on foot for extended periods.
- Walking: Moving on foot over long distances or between sites.
- Talking: Clearly communicating instructions and information to students and staff.
Hearing: Understanding spoken words and instructions at normal speaking levels, with or without assistance.
Work Environment
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Environmental exposure: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Competencies
- Supervision of children ages 3-14
- Communication proficiency
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Decision-making and sound judgment
Shifts between 7:30 AM - 6 PM
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Ancona School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. This policy includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, layoff, and termination.
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Affiliations
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
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Affiliations
Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools
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Affiliations
National Association of Independent Schools
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Affiliations
American Montessori Society
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