Parent Program Cabin Counselor - Now Hiring - Summer 2026!

JOB SUMMARY 

The Parent Program Cabin Counselor is responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of all campers within their assigned cabin throughout the day and from the time they return to the cabin for the evening to when campers are released to instruction the following morning. The Parent Program Cabin Counselor is responsible for assisting campers with any needs or challenges that arise during the week, referring to the Head Counselor as needed. This role provides you with the ability to connect with the campers outside of the park setting and enhance the overall experience. 

*This position does not require applicants to possess a working knowledge of Action Sports. 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Summer Season: 3 Meals Daily and Employee Housing Available.  

• Access to our world-class facilities. You will work and play in the same innovative environments as professional and Olympic athletes. 

• Discounts on food, retail and gear.  

• Career Development and growth opportunities here and at our facilities across the globe. 

• A connection with people who share the same passions and embrace each other’s unique and individual styles.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Attend and participate in staff training, meetings and touch bases to acquire knowledge for behavior management techniques, emergency evacuation procedures, etc. 

• Execute routine daily safety inspections and reporting and cleaning of assigned areas 

• Reports and records details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations to your direct report  

• Familiar with all camp facility locations, camp schedules, and emergency procedures   

• Ensure each camper's individual needs are met regarding their overall "well-being" (health, safety and wellness)  

• Ensure campers perform self-care, such as; bathing, hair care, and teeth brushing   

• Assist young campers throughout the day on overall wellness, scheduled instruction, and getting to activities  

• Connection & Community – Create a cohesive and positive cabin experience amongst all campers in the cabin 

• Assist campers upon arrival and departure from camp   

• Exercise patience and compassion with confidence to all guests, campers, staff, VIP's and families   

• Communicate any and all maintenance needed to uphold a safe and sanitized cabin   

• Take attendance with required night supervisor sign off and enforce lights out   

• Stay at camp in bunk style cabins and expected to remain inside the cabin from lights out until morning   

• Other duties as assigned  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• +/- 15 Campers (7-17 years old)  

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.   

• Confident in calmly managing children in a group setting  

• Comfortable handling confidential information    

• Calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.  

• Ability prioritize multiple tasks at the same time  

• Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving  

• Professionalism in handling sensitive, confidential information  

• Motivated, responsible, and accountable  

• Confident in calmly managing children in a group setting  

• Function well in a team or independently, with light to moderate supervision  

• Open-minded and collaborative  

• People-first mindset: excited to nurture relationships with campers and staff among diverse groups  

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Qualifications 

• Provide work related references upon request  

• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-hire background checks, including criminal history clearance through the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH), child abuse clearance through the Department of Public Welfare, Motor Vehicle Record if required by position and federal background screening via FBI fingerprinting 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Preferred 1+ years of experience working with kids and/or teens 

• Experience working in a camp environment is preferred.   

• High School degree or equivalent preferred  

PRE-REQUISITES 

Must have or be able to obtain the following prior to starting work: 

Woodward will supply information to assist you in obtaining these if needed.  

• Mandated Reporter Training Certificate 

• Safesport Training Certificate 

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

PREFERRED COMMITMENT