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Residential Advisor (RA / Camp Counselor)

Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs

Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs

Residential Advisor (RA / Camp Counselor)

Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We're hiring Residential Advisors (camp counselors) for a program at the University of Pennsylvania. RA's will be responsible to:

    • Live among our students and staff from all over the world
    • Guide a group of students through daily scheduled activities
    • Ensure student's safety at all times, manage behavior, and act as a role model
    • Work closely with you co-counselor in a positive and respectful manner
    • Participate in a wide variety of activities including camp trips
    • Communicate clearly and effectively with your direct supervisors pertaining to any issues or concerns
    • Help create a safe, fun, and enriching summer for our students, their families, and the staff
    • Plan daily activities, go on trips, and provide a safe and fun experience for our students
    • Supervise students throughout their stay including during mealtimes, evening activities and off-campus trips
    • Program dates may vary but will begin early June and and mid August.
    • Participate in staff training that is mandated by the Department of Human Services
    • Competitive Wages
    • Comfortable private room and board (with A/C)
  • Qualifications

    This job is for you if you:

    • Are eager to live on campus and have a passion to work with young students, ages 15 – 18
    • Have the desire to be a mentor and friend, share great experiences and build memories as a counselor or teacher
    • Posses sound judgement and ability to adapt to multiple tasks and assignments
    • Are a creative thinker and flexible in your approach to people and projects
    • Have organizational and detail-oriented skills
    • Desire to create memories that last a lifetime
  • Compensation
    $2,700
  • Benefits

    Free oncampus housing, meals and entertainment expenses while on campus for the program.

  • Industry
    Education
  • Fun Fact
    We hire role models and mentors.
  • About Us

    For more than 40 years Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs (JKCP) has been helping families from 45 states and 140 countries around the globe create a summer camp experience that impacts their future, building skills for a lifetime. They run sports, academic, art, technology, pre-college, cooking and business summer programs at the University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Haverford College and Yale University.