Summer Camp Admin Team Member/Counselor in Training Program Director - Milton Academy

Position: Summer Camp Admin Team Member/Counselor in Training Program Director Department: Lower School Auxiliary Programs

Location: Junior Building, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: 35-40 hours per week

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Classification: Staff (Seasonal–Summer)

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world, and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

This is a seasonal position beginning in late May and ending in early August. The Counselor in Training program director will be responsible for planning and implementing our new Counselor in Training program. The CIT program director will have classroom or parallel experience working with middle and upper school students. By planning engaging instructional periods and hands-on experiences, the program director will be in charge of designing a program that prepares CITs to become counselors in the future. The CIT program director will also work closely with the Camp Director to implement other camp programming throughout the week.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• CIT Trainer will help plan and implement a complete CIT program. They will work closely with the Camp Director and administrative team in preparation and evaluation of the program, as well as during the actual implementation.

• Work with students entering grades 8 and 9 to help them learn and practice skills necessary to become future camp leaders and counselors.

• Communicate effectively with children and staff in all areas of the camp operation. To write lesson plans for activities, evaluations, reports, and requisitions as necessary.

• Work cooperatively as necessary with all other staff members in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program.

• Lead/teach activities appropriate to each particular group in specific program areas, such as swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor living, sports and games, etc., based on camper skills and program needs. Prepare activity plans for activities to be led.

• Assist with all camp program activities and other all camp activities as assigned.

• Set an overall good example for campers.

• Prepare written evaluation at the end of the summer following the guidelines provided by the Director.

Supervision to be received: Reports directly to the Summer Camp Director.

Supervision to be exercised: Direct supervision of Counselors, Counselors in Training and campers.

Experience

Preferred: Experience working in a middle school, upper school or summer camp

Competencies

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including GoogleSuite, Microsoft Word, and Adobe.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.

• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.

• Receptive to supervision and professional development.

• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

An equal opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by applicable law.