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CHELSEA PIERS LP

Summer Camp Counselor

Brooklyn, NY

$17 - $18/hr

Our Summer Camp Counselors are vital to the success of our camps and are dedicated to providing campers with a clean, safe, friendly, and fun environment to ensure a well-rounded sports education and ...

CHELSEA PIERS LP

Summer Camp Counselor

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Our Summer Camp Counselors are vital to the success of our camps and are dedicated to providing campers with a clean, safe, friendly, and fun environment to ensure a well-rounded sports education and ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer counseling in Rye, NY is $63,248.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,100.00 and $68,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is summer counseling?

Summer counseling refers to guidance and support services provided to students during the summer months, typically by school counselors or mental health professionals. These services can include academic planning, college and career advice, mental health support, and social-emotional development. Summer counseling helps students stay on track with their goals, address any challenges they may face over the break, and prepare for the upcoming school year. It is often offered through schools, camps, or community organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Counselor, you need experience working with children or youth, a basic understanding of safety protocols, and often current first aid/CPR certification. Familiarity with camp management systems, activity planning tools, and emergency procedures is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help counselors connect with campers and foster a positive environment. These abilities are crucial for ensuring camper safety, delivering engaging programs, and building a supportive camp community.

What are the main challenges faced by summer counselors when working with diverse groups of campers?

One of the main challenges for summer counselors is managing the needs and dynamics of diverse groups of campers, which often include a wide range of personalities, backgrounds, and abilities. Counselors need to quickly build rapport, foster a sense of inclusion, and address conflicts or homesickness sensitively. Adapting activities to ensure everyone is engaged and safe while maintaining a positive, energetic atmosphere is key. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and teamwork are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring a rewarding camp experience for all participants.

What is the difference between Summer Counseling vs Summer Social Work?

AspectSummer CounselingSummer Social Work
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's or master's in counseling, psychology, or related fieldUsually requires a bachelor's or master's in social work or related field
Work EnvironmentSchools, camps, community centers, mental health clinicsSchools, community agencies, healthcare settings, child welfare programs
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, mental health organizations, summer programsSocial service agencies, schools, healthcare providers
Common Search & ComparisonSummer Counseling vs Summer Social Work

Both roles involve supporting individuals during summer programs, but Summer Counseling focuses on mental health and emotional support, while Summer Social Work emphasizes social services and resource coordination. The credentials and work environments overlap significantly, making them closely related careers in the mental health and social services fields.

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Summer Counselor- Queens (Jamaica), NY

The Brook Hill Alliance┃Study Tours Intl.

Queens, NY • On-site

$17 - $17.50/hr

Part-time, Temporary

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

The Summer Counselor position at Brook Hill combines all the best parts of being a summer counselor and tour guide with the flexibility of a part-time position, all while meeting people from all over the world and helping them have the best summer vacation ever!
The summer team member we're searching for might be you! Are you...
  • An energetic and personable individual who is genuinely excited about getting to know people from around the world?
  • Comfortable being silly in front of large groups and eager to have just as much fun as the students you are leading?
  • An initiative-taker who is able to be calm, collected, and flexible when things don't go as planned?
  • Energetic and passionate about bringing positivity and care into every student interaction?
  • A quick learner who is able to jump in and help wherever the program needs them?
  • Looking for a flexible part-time position that does not require on-campus housing?

If this sounds like you, we think you would enjoy and succeed in the Summer Counselor role!
This is an hourly, part-time, and in-person position. Counselors are responsible for interacting with and engaging with students on campus and on excursions by conducting activities, participating in on-campus activities, assisting with group check-ins and check-outs, leading students on excursions, and conducting walking and bus tours of sights. Counselors work under the supervision of the management team and Activity Coordinators. This is a part-time position and is not eligible for on-campus housing. Meals may be covered during working hours.
About Us:
At The Brook Hill Alliance (formerly PLUS), we operate a variety of international education programs including Brook Hill Study Tours, our English language study and travel program for international high school students across North America. Our students have the opportunity to take English classes and explore the surrounding regions while staying at North American colleges and universities. At Brook Hill, we are dedicated to creating vibrant, inclusive, and safe opportunities for students to grow academically, culturally, and personally.
Time Commitment:
  • The employment period can range from 1 to 8 weeks during the summer, depending on the needs of the campus and employee availability. In the application, there is space to indicate and explain your availability during the summer months.
  • The schedule and hours per week vary depending on the needs of the campus and are flexible depending on employee availability. Night and weekend work is available and highly likely.
  • Peak hours can be expected when enrollment is highest, usually the last two weeks of July.

Travel:
  • Regional travel is required - all work-related travel during shifts will be provided and covered by Brook Hill
  • Travel to and from campus as part of your commute is not compensated. Costs related to parking may not be included, but complimentary parking permits may be available depending on each campus.

Compensation:
  • Pay scale is determined by campus location and program size. The pay scale for this position is: $17.00-$17.50 per hour.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The following is expected of Counselors:
  • Standard Expectations
    • You will be responsible for understanding, adhering to, and enforcing all Brook Hill/campus policies and procedures, with tasks including but not limited to:
      • Interacting with groups of international high school students and their group leaders in a professional, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented manner
      • Ensuring the safety of all participants and practicing appropriate emergency preparedness and response under Brook Hill protocols
      • Communicating Brook Hill policies and procedures to participants with clarity, empathy, and respect
      • Acting with discretion regarding participants' sensitive or personal information, incidents, and concerns
      • Assisting in duties other than the aforementioned and the following, as assigned and as they arise
  • On-Campus Activities
    • You will help organize and deliver activities for students and their group leaders, with tasks including but not limited to:
      • Attending and participating in all of the following activities when scheduled: orientation and welcome activities, talent shows, graduation ceremonies - this means being ready to perform at the talent shows!
      • Encouraging student participation in on-campus events
      • Setting up, leading, and tearing down other recreational activities including disco, game nights, movie nights, etc.
      • Organizing and supervising sporting activities including field games, soccer tournaments, basketball games, etc.
  • Off-Campus Activities (Excursions)
    • You will lead students and their group leaders on engaging tours of local sights and landmarks, with tasks including but not limited to:
      • Knowledgeably delivering relevant information (as provided by Brook Hill) about each landmark
      • Comfortably navigating and leading groups on public transportation systems, primarily the subway
      • Conducting walking and bus tours with confidence in the route
      • Ensuring student safety at all times, including in transit and at tourist sites
      • Assisting in coordinating logistics for excursions including communicating with bus drivers, facilitating hotel check-ins, etc.
      • Playing games and entertaining students while on excursions, especially if there is an unforeseen delay
      • Preparing for and responding appropriately to emergencies
  • Student Engagement & Wellbeing
    • You will spend the majority of your time interacting with students and their group leaders, with tasks including but not limited to:
      • Responding appropriately to students' and group leaders' concerns in a professional, enthusiastic, and customer-service oriented manner
      • Engaging with students as much as possible to help them improve their conversational English skills
      • Encouraging student participation and involvement during on- and off-campus activities
      • Eating and conversing with Brook Hill participants during meal times
      • Supervising students in the dining hall, activity spaces, and off-campus locations
  • Office, Campus, & Miscellaneous
    • You will be responsible for supporting the logistical and organizational needs of the campus, with tasks including but not limited to:
      • Attending staff meetings when scheduled
      • Assisting in administrative tasks as assigned by the management team
      • Capturing high-quality photo and video content of participants for the purposes of social media
      • If applicable, using the company card appropriately and tracking all spending
      • Assisting in arrival, departure, and changeover procedures including check-in/check-out procedures, room checks, airport pickups, etc.
      • Knowledgeably guiding students to campus locations and resources as needed
      • Assisting the management team as necessary and as requested

Qualifications and Desired Skills:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. required
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • High school diploma required
  • Previous customer service experience strongly preferred
  • Previous summer camp experience or work with minors strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of and experience with NYC subway system preferred
  • Previous international experience preferred
  • Athletic, musical, theatrical, and/or artistic talent and enthusiasm preferred

The successful candidates will be able to work individually and as a member of a team and have strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. They will also have a strong work ethic, customer service and problem-solving skills, and be professional, personable, energetic, outgoing, positive, adaptable, self-motivated, proactive, creative, and able to work well under pressure. A cover letter expressing your interest in the role and outlining your strengths for the position is strongly preferred.
Physical Demands:
  • Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes, 25 lbs.
  • Do the essential functions of this job require standing? Yes
  • Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? Yes
  • Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? Yes
  • Do the essential functions of this job require bending? Yes

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