Description

SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx), New York, is looking for an outgoing, responsible and motivated Head Camp Counselor to ignite program participants' interest in aquatic and maritime activities such as: sailing, powerboating, marine environmental science, kayaking, swimming, SCUBA diving and other waterfront activities and adventures during the summer program season. The Head Counselor is also responsible for leading camp-wide activities and mentoring counselors and counselor-in-training (CITs). Candidates with previous work experience as a Maritime Adventure Camp counselor will be given preference for the Head Counselor position.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a mentor and role model for Counselors-in-Training (CITs) and Counselors
• Coordinate and lead camp-wide activities such as morning gathering (Flagpole), team building activities, field games, and color war events
• Cultivate a camp culture where everyone feels welcome and a strong sense of belonging
• Help lead staff training during orientation and throughout the summer
• Ensure a safe and fun learning environment for 3rd - 9th grade campers/other program participants by addressing issues that may arise, reporting concerns and issues to appropriate personnel, and helping mediate conflicts
• Evaluate and adjust curriculum and activities, as needed
• Prepare, maintain, properly clean, and stow all equipment
• Assist with sailing, powerboating, marine environmental science, swimming, and other summer programs at the Waterfront, including "Boogie Down to the Sound"
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Waterfront Staff

Required Qualifications:

• Fun-loving, sense of adventure, team player, positive, can-do attitude
• Passion for and experience with working with children in a dynamic outdoor environment
• Ability to work well with others as a collaborative team player and take initiative as a leader
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to achieve before summer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a camp setting, especially as a counselor
• Sailing, powerboating, swimming, and/or paddling experience
• USCG Launch Tender License
• Lifeguard certification

Classification and Compensation: FLSA non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime monies.

Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)
Local Title: Head Summer (Camp) Counselor

Compensation

• $17/hr - $30/hr - 40 hours weekly; lunch included
• Possible dorm room housing available

Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled.

Tentative Schedule

• June 22 - June 26, 2026: on-site camp training & orientation
• June 29 - August 7, 2026: camp (three 2-week sessions, Monday - Friday)
• August 10 & 11, 2026: post-camp debrief & pack-up
• Will be required to work one Saturday, date TBD, at "Boogie Down to the Sound" event

For those desiring additional information, please contact the Waterfront at waterfront@sunymaritime.edu.

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

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