Head Counselor Job at The Malvern Day Camp, Glen Mills, PA

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  • The Malvern Day Camp
  • Glen Mills, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description



Head Counselor

Full Job Description

Malvern Day Camp (MDC) Head Camp Counselor is responsible for the supervision of the campers, promoting and actively participating in all summer camp activities, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for campers.

The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 8:30am-4:30pm*, Monday through Friday. Malvern Day Camp runs from May 19th to mid August 2025. There will be mandatory training dates before camp begins.

  • Opportunities exist for additional compensation to work extended day program before or after regular camp hours.

Benefits of Working at Camp:

  • Work in an active and professional environment with both indoor and outdoor facilities.

  • Gain hands-on experience working with children in a structured setting.

  • Develop new relationships with peers

  • Gain knowledge through mentoring with Camp Directors

  • Make a difference in the campers’ summer experience

  • Become a child's hero.

  • Learn leadership skills.

  • Competitive Wages

Responsibilities include:

  • Group supervision of campers

  • Behavior management

  • Promote and actively participate in all camper activities

  • Work effectively with co-counselors and collaborate on daily responsibilities

  • Serve as a positive role model to campers

Head Counselors are employed in one of the following camps:

Mini Camp: 5-6 year olds

Junior Camp: 7-9 year olds

Senior Camp: 10-12 year olds

Counselors in Training: 13-14 year olds

Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a day camp setting (preferred)

  • Previous experience working with children; examples include, but are not limited to: camp counselor, tutoring, youth volunteer, or classroom assistant if no prior camp experience

  • Follow the Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures

  • Minimum of 18 years of age

Required upon hire

  • Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal, NSOR)

  • Willingness to complete additional training (Mandated reporting, First Aid/CPR, Water Safety, etc.)

Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Outdoor, Monday to Friday,

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