Assistant Director of Campus Life (Head Counselor)

Meadowmount School of Music
1424 County Route 10 Meadowmount School of Music
Westport, NY 12993
United States
Summer Camp - Overnight
Sleep-Away Camp
Experience Required
Pay
$1,100.00 to $1,200.00 Per Week
Job Description

Dates: Full-time onsite June 2 to August 15, 2025 (10 weeks)- plus- part-time hybrid/remote starting in May through the end of August to ramp up and wind down from the summer program.
Room and Board: Private room with AC, all meals provided.
Overview: Working closely with the Director of Campus Life, this position is responsible for student safety, training, and drills, coordinates student life activities including field trips, trips to town and local walks, clubs, and events on campus, sets a calm and professional tone for the campus ensuring that faculty, artistic staff, and students are able to achieve Meadowmount’s artistic and education goals, supports counselors and resident assistants with building community and strives to create a welcoming space for all students. During the summer, this is a public facing position that represents Meadowmount to parents and at concerts on and off campus. This position supervises students and needs to be comfortable working with students ages 10 to 30.

For the full position description visit https://meadowmount.org/meadowmount_employment/

Job Requirements

Must…

  • be 21 years of age or older
  • have a valid U.S. driver’s license
  • have CPR and Wilderness First Aid certification (this will be provided as needed)
  • pass a background check
  • have prior experience working in a summer camp or school environment
  • have a willingness to work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends
  • contribute to the team in a way that is positive, respectful, resourceful, adaptable, reliable, and professional.

The ideal candidate will…

  • have experience leading small hiking groups
  • have experience driving 12- 15 passenger vans
  • be comfortable working in a busy setting with many priorities and demands on their time. Be comfortable with shifting priorities, adjusting plans, adapting to unexpected situations while still achieving the important priorities day-to-day.
  • becapable of handling a range of interpersonal situations in a calm, empathetic, professional, and confident manner representing Meadowmount’s interests to vendors, students, parents, and employees.
Employer

1424 County Route 10 Meadowmount School of Music
Westport NY 12993
United States
Meadowmount School of Music Genevieve Twomey
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