Summer Camp Seasonal Staff Leader

Description

The Staff Leader provides supervision, coaching, and support for Village Leaders and oversees the entire team of volunteer and seasonal staff cabin counselors. They will plan and implement volunteer and staff support initiatives across camp teams and ensure the cabin life team is organized and informed regarding details relating to camper care and staffing or schedule changes.

Team Overview:

The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally appropriate programs and recruits, processes, and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan, and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 18-29, 2026)

Attend High Risk Certification & Leadership Training (May 11-15, 2026)

Design and implement a multi-faceted staff support program to support seasonal staff culture, open communication, and team accountability

Attend daily morning medical meetings to coordinate with medical, psychosocial, and cabin staff on camper care needs

Collaborate with the psychosocial team and cabin staff to address camper behavior concerns

Support, lead, and evaluate Village Leaders and Cabin Counselors

Plan and lead weekly staff/volunteer meetings and appreciation initiatives

Observe camper and counselor behavior to assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and provide suitable behavior support techniques

Oversee the creation and management of a weekly break schedule for all camp staff and volunteers

Assist with implementing weekly Volunteer Orientation sessions

Fill role(s) on the emergency staffing table as needed

Requirements

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day

Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)

Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults

Understand the importance of staff well-being to ensure camp's efficacy

Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage tasks and workload in a fast-paced environment

Confidence in public speaking and leading large groups

Ability to motivate individuals and groups of peers

Peer leadership experience

Ability to live onsite

Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Valid First Aid and CPR Certification (strongly recommended, can be obtained during staff training)

At least 1 season of summer residential camp experience

Experience working with a medical population

Working knowledge of servant leadership principles

Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff

We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture:

We are All In.We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First."

We have an Attitude of Optimism.We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home."

We are Trustworthy.We are consistent, dependable, and steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others.

We Take Initiative.We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes.