Summer 2023 Staff Application is OPEN!
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FUN. SPIRITUALLY ENERGIZING. CREATIVE. CARING. INSPIRING.

Our counselors are the heart of Quinipet, and we’re looking for strong staff members who can make an extraordinary impact in children's lives.
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  • Be INSPIRED every day and make a DIFFERENCE 
  • CENTER YOURSELF spiritually 
  • Enjoy FANTASTIC benefits (generous time off, laundry facilities, surprise staff appreciations, island shuttles!)
  • Make FRIENDS FOR LIFE 
  • ​Fall in love with our spectacular BEACHFRONT location

2023 Full-Season Positions and Dates*:

​Counselor (Min. age 18): 
Counselors are responsible for the overall care and well-being of campers in the cabin as well as in their specialized areas (listed below). Cabin counselors live in cabins with overnight campers and have the opportunity to connect with their cabin campers as well as other campers in their specialized area.
Activity: 
June 14 - August 20th or 26th
Specialize in teaching one or more activities (Sports, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education and STEM) during elective periods throughout the day. Be a role model to campers by embodying our five rock values (Love, Faith, Courage, Honesty, and Humility).
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Photographer: 
June 7- August 26th
​One position available. Responsible for teaching videography and photography to campers during activity periods. Photographs and assembles a slideshow to present at the end of each week to campers and staff. Takes photos and videos of camp for marketing and advertising. Must have own camera equipment.​​​​
Sailing: 
​June 4 - August 20th or 26th
Help in providing a safe, fun instructional sailing program. Must be proficient in power boat operation and sailing American 18 Day Sailers, Optis, FJs, and Picos. US Sailing Level 1 certification, international certification (RYA Level 3 Dinghy, etc), or the equivalent skills desired.
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Waterfront: 
June 4th - August 26th or September 4th 
​Waterfront Counselors are responsible for lifeguarding, teaching swimming, planning fun waterfront activities, and leading kayak and paddle board trips. Must hold current American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard certification (course offered during staff training).
Leadership:
Leadership staff are responsible for their individual areas needs along with the needs of the staff they supervise. Leadership staff help plan and facilitate staff appreciation and contribute to staff training.
Store Manager/Office Assistant (Min. age 20): 
June 7th - August 26th
Responsible for organizing logistics and assisting with registration, camp store, and camper forms. The office assistant gets hands on experience with administrative tasks. Manage the Camp Store inventory and sales. Oversee other leadership staff that are helping work the register during store periods.​ Previous office experience desired but not required. This position may be filled by a local commuter if applicable. 

Spiritual Life Coordinator (Min age. 21):
June 7 - August 26th
Responsible for fostering a vibrant spiritual community for campers and staff. Coordinate creative and engaging morning and evening worship and provide guidance to campers and staff. Must be comfortable nurturing the spiritual and mental health of our campers and staff. Ideal opportunity for a student or recent graduate to develop pastoral counseling skills. A Bachelors in religious studies, psychology, education or related field is required; Master of Divinity, seminary and/or camp ministry experience preferred.
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Activity Head Counselors (Min. age 21):
June 7th - August 26th
Responsible for supervising the counselors and programming occurring within their respective activity area. Activity Heads are responsible for ensuring programming is engaging and age appropriate. Activity Head Counselors are responsible for the supplies and maintenance of their areas. Supervisory experience and experience in related field desired.
  • Head of Sports: With access to a sand volleyball court, basketball courts, a kickball field, open fields for soccer, and various sports equipment there are many opportunities to facilitate fun sport programming that promotes teamwork!
  • Head of Arts: There are many different activities that occur in (and out of) the Art Room! As Head of Arts you will supervise both Performing and Visual art activities. Everything ranging from traditional summer camp crafts with cabin groups to advanced sketching and painting in the art room. Help campers creativity flow through mediums they may have never tried such as sculpting or dance!
  • Head of Outdoor Adventure: With our outdoor beachfront setting, there are many ways to help campers get excited about science, ecosystems, geology, and so much more. Watch campers eyes light up as they learn about the world around them. Teaching survival skills, fishing, orienteering, and building robots are just some of the activities in this area we have offered campers in the past!​
Head Counselor (Min. age 21):
June 7 - August 26th
Supervise counselors and the well-being of their campers. Foster a nurturing camp environment and encourage counselors to support growth within each individual camper and their camper groups. Oversee and facilitate cabin/group activity programming. Communicate with parents and provide support to counselors as needed. Five positions available: Head of Day Camp, Head of Junior (8-11) Girls, Head of Junior (8-11) Boys, Head of Senior (12-16) Girls, and Head of Senior (12-16) Boys. Previous summer camp experience desired.

Program Coordinator (Min. age 21):
June 7 - August 26th
Program Coordinators will be responsible for supervising the programming in their respective areas. Overseeing the overall scheduling and program planning for their areas. Program Coordinators should be comfortable communicating feedback effectively. Previous administrative and summer camp experience desired.
  • ​Day Camp Coordinator: Responsible for overseeing the day camp programming and facilitation. Facilitate communication between day camp parents and day camp counselors about their campers. Maintain awareness of issues and events that occur through the day.
  • Overnight Coordinator: Responsible for overseeing the overnight schedule and events. Maintaining open communication between head counselors to ensure effective programming and smooth transitions through the day. 
​ Sailing Director (Min. age 21): 
June 4 - August 26th
Responsible for supervising and overseeing a safe, fun and instructional sailing program.  Must be proficient in power boat operation and sailing American 18 Day Sailers, Optis, FJs, and Picos. US Sailing Level 1 certification, international certification (RYA Level 3 Dinghy, etc), or the equivalent skills required. US Sailing Level 2 Certification or equivalent certification desired.
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Waterfront Director (Min. age 21): 
June 4 - August 26 or September 4th
​Responsible for overseeing a safe and fun waterfront. Supervise lifeguards in leading recreational and instructional swim periods. Supervise off-camp paddleboard and kayak trips. American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard certification required (course offered during staff training); Water Safety Instructor certification desired (course offered by Quinipet). Must have previous experience lifeguarding in a similar beachfront setting.
Support Staff (Min. age 18):
June 4 - September 4, 2022 (Dates are flexible)
Support staff play an incredibly important role in camp. Experience all that camp has to offer and help make an impact on camp.
Kitchen Staffer:
Be part of our amazing kitchen staff! Responsible for food preparation, serving and after meal clean up. Help maintain the health and safety of campers by providing nutritious food at each meal. 
Maintenance Staffer:
Responsible for assisting in the maintenance and care of camp's buildings and grounds. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing throughout camp, Previous experience in grounds and building maintenance desired. Two positions open.
Health Center Staff:
Our health center is vital to the well being of campers and staff. Enjoy our beautiful location while providing care to campers and staff.
​Nurse:
Responsible for providing health care for campers and staff, including managing the Health Center and related documentation. Current NY State Registered Nursing license required along with strong pediatric experience and warm personality.  Weekly positions available; 2 week positions preferred. Camp age children welcome (ages 6-16).
Nurse Assistant (Min. age 21):
June 7 - August 26th
Assist the Camp Nurse with first aid, assessments, documentation, and maintaining the Health Center. Must have (or be capable of completing) Red Cross advanced first aid (RTE), AED and CPR PR.  Must have a valid driver's license. This position provides excellent hands-on experience for a nursing student. Experience with pediatrics and adolescent behavioral health preferred. Earlier start date in June available.
Junior Counselor (Age 16 & 17):
Dates Flexible
Junior Counselors are rising seniors that would like to gain experience in summer camps but are not yet old enough to be Activity Counselors. Junior Counselors do not need to dedicate their whole summer to this position; dates are flexible. This is a wonderful opportunity for rising seniors to gain experience for college applications or future employment applications.
Day Camp Junior Counselors:
​Junior Counselors work in Day Camp with 5-7 year olds. Enjoy our fun and energetic day campers as they arrive each morning excited to start the day! In this position Junior Counselors will be able to gain child care experience and teaching skills. Must be able to travel to and from camp Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
Overnight Junior Counselors: 
Junior Counselors in Overnight Camp will live in camper cabins and help counselors in camper care duties. Junior counselors will also have the opportunity to aid Activity Counselors in an activity they are skilled in or aid as a Junior Counselor in the sailing program. For 17 year-old Junior Counselors, time off will be supervised during the week and Junior staff members will return home during the 24 hours off Saturday to Sunday.
Questions about applying?
Email our Program Director Shauna at quinipetprogram@nyac.com
"I think one of the great things about Quinipet was that even as someone who is not a member of the Methodist church, I was made to feel comfortable and saw that same comfort in the campers."
​– Counselor 
"​Quinipet is a community where no one is singled out. Everybody is welcomed into 
this fun and respected environment."
​– Counselor
"​I made friends for life, amazing experiences and memories that will stay with me forever. My fantastic campers always put a smile on my face and made my summer incredible."
​– Counselor