POSITION STATEMENT
Lead Camp Counselor

Start Date: June 19, 2026

End Date: July 31, 2026

OVERVIEW

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Early Childhood-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a Lead Camp Counselor  within a dynamic community of colleagues(BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars – diversity, equity & belonging; global social impact; and wholeness & wellbeing –  serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and  expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to campbrooklyn@brooklynfriends.org. 

CAMP BROOKLYN VISION STATEMENT

Camp Brooklyn @ Brooklyn Friends School centers children in a warm, caring and inclusive environment that encourages them to explore, be curious, create and have fun. Our colleagues provide children with strong and supportive role models, fostering community, empathy and a strong sense of wholeness and well-being. 

THE POSITION

We are seeking a Lead Camp Counselor for Brooklyn Friends School’s Summer Camp program, Camp Brooklyn. Days and hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:00pm, beginning Monday, June 22, 2026 and ending Friday, July 31, 2026. Additionally, all Camp Brooklyn colleagues will be expected to attend Camp Orientation and training on Thursday, June 18 and Saturday, June 20.

Lead Camp Counselors will work under the direction and supervision of the Camp Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee one group of campers
• Supervise the counselors in your group
• Plans, leads and implements activities for camp participants
• Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement and general well-being
• Organizes and leads various small and large group activities
• Maintains accurate camp records
• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Actively encourages the active participation of all students
• Classroom management, including the modeling and support of prosocial behavior
• Maintains warm and open communication with families  

Behavior Management

• Establish and maintain appropriate levels of authority with students
• Consistently implement age-appropriate behavioral standards
• Is observant and proactive
• Is attentive to student participation, engagement and behavior
• Encourage age-appropriate autonomy
• Is cognizant of using direct, affirming and constructive language with students
• Discipline in a positive, firm, and age-appropriate manner

Management of Classroom Space

• Maintain order with classroom materials and personal items
• Ensure that toys, games and other materials are treated respectfully and put back properly at the end of the day

Tasks and Meetings

• Participate in daily meetings with camp staff
• Perform any reasonable task deemed necessary by the Camp Director
• Assist with maintaining materials and supplies 

Communication

• Is direct, accessible and reliable when communicating with campers, families, and other colleagues
• Is warm and professional with families
• Keep Camp Director in the communication loop, checking in regarding parent conversations and health issues (i.e., visits to nurse, student injury/illness)
• Seek clarity to resolve conflicts
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect to the Camp Director  according to Mandated Reporting Guidelines
• Check BFS email daily to stay up-to-date on important communications

School Policies

• Be familiar with school policies as defined in the Camp Employee Handbook, including but not limited to:
• Completing all onboarding requirements prior to the start of employment
• Adherence to expected hours
• Timely reporting of absence - ideally the night before or as early as possible on the day of absence
• Notify supervisor of any lateness or absence in a timely fashion
• Immediately notifying supervisor of any changes in contact information

Qualifications and Characteristics Sought

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience working with children in a camp, youth program, recreation, or in a related field. An Associate's degree or higher is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required
• Ability to commit to the full six weeks of camp

Physical Requirements of the Job

• Must be able to physically navigate comfortably in a passenger bus and at trip venues
• Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 20lbs in the event of an emergency
• Must be able to be outdoors in hot weather and in spaces which are subject to variable temperatures and humidity

Union Status: Non-Union

Salary Range: $25 per hour

To apply, please provide the following:

1. Cover letter is required highlighting your interest and experience
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. List of three references (with emails, phone numbers, and relationship to you)
4. Completed online application

Please email the above attachments (if possible as a single PDF) to campbrooklyn@brooklynfriends.org, akagan@brooklynfriends.org and jroberts@brooklynfriends.org, and put Lead Camp Counselor in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted after materials have been reviewed.

About Brooklyn Friends School

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS) is a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn with a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars of social justice, service learning/civic engagement, and Quakerism, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style.

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