Summer Camp: Counselor-in-Training Coordinator

Staff / Full-Time
Annual Salary Range: $5,000 – $6,000

Concord Academy, Concord, MA

Concord Academy Summer Camp is seeking a confident, organized, and growth-minded leader to mentor and develop our Counselors-in-Training (CITs). The ideal candidate is passionate about teen leadership and thrives in a role that blends structure, mentorship, and hands-on engagement. Candidate must be available to work the majority of our 8-week season and attend all staff training dates the week before camp starts. This is a full-time seasonal position.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a summer camp or educational environment
  • Knowledge of and experience with children ages 14 – 15
  • Previous experience working at a summer camp or youth development program
  • Proven effectiveness collaborating with peers and working with groups of children
  • Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a busy camp setting
  • Ability to supervise, motivate, and inspire teenagers
  • Good character, patience, adaptability, and sense of humor
  • College graduate preferred

Reports to: Camp Administrative Team

General Responsibility

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Coordinator is responsible for leading and mentoring campers who are enrolled in the camp’s CIT program. The role focuses on leadership development, skill-building, character growth, and preparing participants for future counselor roles.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and evaluate a structured CIT curriculum focused on leadership, teamwork, communication, responsibility, and problem-solving
  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor for all CITs
  • Guide CITs in developing professionalism, initiative, and accountability
  • Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all campers and staff
  • Uphold and enforce all camp policies, procedures, and safety protocols
  • Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive group culture
  • Teach foundational camp counselor skills including behavior management, camper engagement, safety awareness, and activity facilitation
  • Conduct ongoing observations, provide constructive feedback, and complete formal evaluations for CIT participants
  • Assess the future employment potential of CIT participants for future summers
  • Coordinate CIT schedules, ensuring balanced training and hands-on experience opportunities
  • Collaborate with Unit Leaders and Program Director to place CITs in appropriate program areas
  • Address behavioral or performance concerns with clarity, consistency, and professionalism
  • Refer significant issues to the Administrative Team in a timely manner
  • Maintain open and ongoing communication with the Administrative Team
  • Assist with special events
  • Completing any other reasonable tasks assigned by the Director and Assistant Director, in supporting the daily operations of the program and/or providing service to campers, parents/guardians, or staff

Essential Functions

  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with campers, staff, and families
  • Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, implement appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities
  • Physical stamina to maintain active supervision throughout the camp day

Job Requirements:

  • Available 8:00am-4:30pm on Mondays and 8:15am-4:30pm, Tuesday – Friday
  • First Aid and CPR certification, strongly encouraged
  • Some high-level activity which may include running, dancing, swimming and jumping
  • Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs
  • Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing
  • Submit all required paperwork on time.
  • Attend all pre-camp trainings and orientation

Dates of Employment:

Staff Training: June 15 – 18 and June 20, 2026

Summer Camp: June 22 – August 14, 2026

Camp Clean-up: August 15, 202

Salary Range: $5,000 – $6,000; based on experience

Concord Academy

Concord, MA
High School
Boarding, Day
All Gender