Position Description (What you will do): 

Summer at Hockaday Camp Counselors play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and joyful camp experience for children ages 4 through middle school. Counselors serve as positive role models, supervise campers throughout the day, assist with activities, and help foster a welcoming and inclusive camp community. Camps run weekly throughout the summer, and a typical workday is approximately 8:00am to 4:00pm. Opportunities may be available for before-care and after-care shifts. Counselors are encouraged to work multiple weeks to create continuity for all participants.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you’ll.... 

• Supervise campers throughout the day, including activities, outdoor play, carpools, and transitions
• Actively engage with campers during games, projects, and group activities
• Support lead instructors and camp directors in implementing daily schedules and lesson plans
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all campers
• Model positive behavior, teamwork, and leadership
• Communicate clearly and professionally with fellow counselors and camp leadership
• Follow all Summer at Hockaday policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of camp spaces and materials
• Respond appropriately to camper needs, conflicts, and minor behavioral challenges
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive camp team
• Gain meaningful experience working with children in a school/camp setting
• Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Make a positive impact while creating unforgettable summer memories
• Other duties as assigned

We’re excited about you because you have... 

• Must be entering at least the Junior Year in high school
• Previous camp counseling experience preferred
• Experience working with children (camp, school, coaching, babysitting, tutoring, etc.) preferred
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• Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented
• Ability to remain positive, patient, and energetic in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative when needed
• Must have the ability to work in a school environment through satisfactory completion of all legally required and School-required background and screening checks and verifications, including criminal and sex offender background checks. 

Why you'll love working at Hockaday... 

• You’ll join a mission-driven, joyful community that believes deeply in the limitless potential of girls.
• We are a community grounded in the Hockaday Cornerstones—Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics—and you’ll bring these values to life in your daily work.
• We are energized by meaningful challenges, embrace a growth mindset, and seek creative solutions that positively impact our students.
• We honor our rich traditions while embracing innovation across all areas of the School.
• We value diverse perspectives and cultivate an environment where every voice is respected and every community member feels they belong.
• We work collaboratively, support one another, and take pride in the strong professional relationships that define our community.
• We offer competitive compensation and insurance packages, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits.
• Lunch is provided daily during the school year.
• We value professional development and offer extensive opportunities for you to grow, including networking with colleagues, conducting research with college professors, and even traveling the world!

• Participate in all requisite trainings prior to the start of the summer program, and throughout the summer program.
• Attend required staff development and training sessions
• Attend periodic summer staff meetings
• Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules, policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or otherwise by the School
• Abide by Hockaday’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Commit to the ideals expressed in Hockaday’s Tenets of Faculty Excellence

In this role, you will.... 

• Participate in all requisite trainings prior to the start of the summer program, and throughout the summer program.
• Attend required staff development and training sessions throughout the year
• Attend periodic in-service meetings
• Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules, policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or otherwise by the School
• Abide by Hockaday’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Commit to the ideals expressed in Hockaday’s Tenets of Staff Excellence

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: 

• Ability to actively participate in camp activities indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, and engage with campers for extended periods
• Regularly use close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (supplies, equipment, etc.)
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members

About The Hockaday School: 

The Hockaday School is an independent, college preparatory school for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who may be expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world. With an enrollment of more than 1,100 students, The Hockaday School is the nation’s largest prekindergarten through grade 12 independent girls’ school. Ranked among the country’s finest college preparatory schools, it was founded over a century ago and continues today to build on its original Four Cornerstones: Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics.

Hockaday’s faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field and students in every grade benefit from outstanding faculty and access to unmatched resources.  Families who choose Hockaday care deeply about providing their daughters with a comprehensive and rigorous education, both inside and outside the classroom. Hockaday’s student body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the School.

Limitations and Disclaimer: 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

The Hockaday School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification.