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Summer camps in New York and New Jersey are looking for hundreds of counselors: how to get a job

'01.06.2022'

Nadezhda Verbitskaya

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Summer camps throughout New York and New Jersey are having difficulty hiring counselors this season. Some of them will not be able to operate at full capacity if these positions are not filled, reports ABC7.

Crestwood day camp counselors in Melville are already gearing up for the summer season. However, it may have fewer children due to 30 open vacancies. The camp administration is doing everything possible to compete with other jobs.

“We see ourselves competing with many other professions, so the salary has increased significantly,” said Mark Transport.

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Crestwood has begun offering free lifeguard training to those who work here. And many camps offer bonus counselors hours of community service and college loan options. Some camps have more flexible working hours to attract counselors. However, they say it's not just about competition with other better paying jobs. Post-pandemic sickness at work is systemic.

“Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for March showed we had 11 million jobs to fill. But there aren't enough people,” said Alicia Scolera of the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey.

Working as a summer camp counselor is a great way for college students and young adults to gain skills for their future jobs.

Ali Uzbay wants to become a teacher. “It's not even a job for me,” the camp leader said. “I wake up every day and look forward to this job.”

And Ryan McQuaid is honing his skills for law enforcement. He says that managing young children is a great way to practice communication. “Because you have to be able to handle a bunch of people at the same time,” McQuaid explained. “You have to be authoritative and make sure your instructions are clear.”