Lead Counselor (Texas Southern University) in Houston, Texas at Hbcyouth Foundation Inc

CAMP HBCYOUTH MISSION

Camp HBCYouth is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth through culturally responsive,

education-based summer programming that promotes leadership, academic enrichment, and personal growth.

Hosted primarily on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Camp HBCYouth

strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, empower youth through education, leadership, and

cultural identity, and support staff in becoming positive change agents and mentors.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Lead Counselor is a key leadership role at Texas Southern University, serving as a go-to resource for

families, counselors, and the Site Director. As a mentor and problem solver, the Lead Counselor guides a unit of

counselors and campers, ensures smooth daily operations, provides excellent customer service to parents, and

fosters a fun, safe, and inclusive camp experience.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior, or recent graduate, of a four-year college or university; HBCU students and graduates strongly encouraged
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth, preferably in a day camp setting
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills; ability to relate effectively to diverse groups
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain before camp
• Successful completion of a background check
• Availability for pre-season training beginning May 2027 and the full summer season
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings

JOB SEGMENTS

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of campers and staff by providing appropriate supervision at all times and following all safety procedures.
• Assist the Site Director in working with counselors to plan and implement structured, age-appropriate, and values-based activities, lesson plans, and special events.
• Assist in monitoring counselor performance and ensuring it aligns with camp goals.
• Perform scheduled assignments, including arrival, departure, lunch, and swim duty.
• Support summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances.
• Create a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is sensitive to campers with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including attendance, sign-in/out forms, and behavior, incident, and accident reports.
• Build positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and growth.
• Support the facilitation of pre-camp training, and actively participate in meetings and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support camp operations and program success.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Camp HBCYouth is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Maryland, Massachusetts, or any other state in which we operate. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities, including applicants during the hiring process. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties; Camp HBCYouth may modify duties as needed.