SummerWorks Cubs Lead Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location: McCarthey - Lower School - Salt Lake CIty, UT 84108SummerWorks Cubs Lead Counselor


Camp Overview

SummerWorks is Rowland Hall’s dynamic summer camp program, serving children ages 4–13 in an engaging and enriching environment. Rooted in the school’s vision of developing people the world needs, SummerWorks offers a joyful extension of learning where curiosity, creativity, and connection thrive throughout the summer months. Campers are encouraged to explore their interests, build confidence, and develop meaningful relationships through hands-on experiences and purposeful play.

SummerWorks delivers high-quality programming through a balance of structured activities and child-centered exploration. Our offerings include outdoor play, creative expression, collaborative games, and experiential learning opportunities designed to support social-emotional growth and independence. Guided by caring, trained staff, campers are challenged to try new things, work together, and engage thoughtfully with their peers in an inclusive and supportive community.

Located on Rowland Hall’s beautiful Salt Lake City campus near the base of the Wasatch Mountain Range, SummerWorks benefits from the school’s exceptional facilities and natural surroundings. The program attracts families seeking a summer experience grounded in joy, fun, and purpose. SummerWorks is committed to building a strong staff community by fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a shared passion for creating meaningful experiences for children.


Position Summary

SummerWorks cubs lead counselors provide leadership for our youngest campers (ages 4–5) and their counselor teams, creating a safe, joyful, and inclusive camp environment. They guide campers in developing social-emotional skills, independence, and cooperation, while modeling positive behavior and problem-solving. Lead counselors mentor and support counselors, contribute to program quality, and ensure smooth daily transitions. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, organized, and creative leaders who bring energy, patience, and a positive, collaborative spirit to every day, stepping in wherever campers or staff need guidance.


Primary Job Responsibilities

Staff training


Play an active role in pre-camp staff training and weekly staff meetings, both in planning and execution
Build strong team dynamics and facilitate daily age group check-ins


Staff supervision


Provide daily support to the cubs counselor team
Serve as a first point of contact for staff questions and minor concerns
Mentor staff and model professionalism, positivity, and appropriate boundaries
Promote staff morale through encouragement, recognition, and open communication
Communicate staff needs, concerns, and observations to the cubs director promptly and professionally (within 24 hours)


Activity Planning & Co-Facilitation 


Plan and implement daily activities alongside counselors, modeling best practices and providing in-the-moment support
Assist in creating weekly age-group plans
Support daily check-in/check-out routines, morning announcements, den time, and Friday Finale activities
Oversee transitions, including field trips, snack time, and downtime
Set up, maintain, and clean activity spaces
Other duties as assigned


Family Communication


Communicate with families at check-in/check-out regarding daily updates, minor illnesses or injuries, behavior notes, and positive highlights
Build positive, welcoming relationships with families through consistent, friendly communication
Refer complex, sensitive, or ongoing concerns to the cubs director
Be available to support conversations with families alongside counselors or the cubs director


Administrative tasks


Maintain working knowledge of all camper and schedule information for their assigned age group
Serve as the primary point of contact for counselors when camper or schedule information needs clarification
Communicate relevant information to counselors to support daily supervision and programming
Implement assigned den groupings, schedules, staff assignments, and break schedules as provided


Camper support


Maintain awareness of camper behavior issues and group dynamics within the cubs group
Support counselors in explaining and reinforcing SummerWorks expectations and safety rules to campers
Serve as the first line of support for counselors managing day-to-day camper behavior
Assist with de-escalation and redirection of camper behavior as needed
Respond to emergencies calmly and professionally and notify the cubs director immediately


Field trip management 


Communicate field trip logistics to cubs director and counselors
Assist with preparing and organizing necessary field trip materials (camp t-shirts, first aid kits, water bottles, snacks, forms, medications, charged phones, and name tags)
Review bus and field trip expectations