Stoneleigh-Burnham School, an independent girls’ boarding and day school for grades 7-12, seeks a Summer Camp Residential Counselor for our 2026 summer programs. Our summer programs serve campers ages 8 to 18 for 6 weeks, from June 21, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Located in the Pioneer Valley, a short drive from the Five College Consortium (UMass/Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst College), Stoneleigh-Burnham School is the only girls’ school in New England to offer the IB Diploma Programme and attracts students from the local area and around the world. Our mission centers around helping our students discover and use their authentic voices. Employees who thrive at SBS are collaborative and dynamic colleagues excited by professional growth, are deeply passionate about education, and are committed to fostering an inclusive community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Act as an integral member of the residential summer camp program team
● Housing and meals are included - Living on campus is required for the duration of the summer program
● Assist and participate in the following tasks: supervision of campers, administering behavior protocol as directed, administering all medical protocol as directed, verbal and physical assistance, and completes all other tasks as directed
● Assist in the care, cleanliness, and security of the facility used by campers during the program
● Monitors safety of all aspects of the program and campers, including but not limited to health protocols as set forth by Stoneleigh-Burnham School
● Communicates all pertinent issues affecting the programs to the Director of Auxiliary Programs (i.e. staff/client/parent/ transportation issues and concerns, etc.), in a timely manner
● Participate in all required trainings and certifications in compliance with the organization’s standards
● Communicate clearly, honestly and respectfully with staff, campers, parents and volunteers
● Create a nurturing, positive and professional environment while promoting program policies and procedures amongst staff, volunteers and community
● Facilitate/participate in afternoon/evening activities for evening and residential campers
Qualities and Qualifications:
● High School diploma required with a college degree a bonus
● First Aid and CPR certification (will train if necessary)
● Counselors aged 25 and older must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
● Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
● Demonstrated ability to connect with and make a positive impact on young people
● Demonstrated experience in residential activity planning and management
● Experience working at summer camps preferred but not required
● Experience in and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion work that supports a diverse community
● The desire to work in a boarding school community and be invested in campus life
Applications:
Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:
Shelley Futter, Deans Office Coordinator
In order to achieve our mission of preparing students to actively engage a diverse and inclusive world we must first emulate the values we hope to instill in our students. Stoneleigh-Burnham School is committed to increasing the diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences — of our faculty, staff and student community.
Stoneleigh-Burnham School strives to hire and support an inclusive community of employees; candidates from communities that are statistically and systemically underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply. Stoneleigh-Burnham School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is $750 - $900 every 2 weeks.
Our Mission:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an academic community that fosters an international perspective. We inspire girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that her voice will be heard.
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