About Summer Discovery

At Summer Discovery, we all have something special in common – we are obsessed with summer. We work our hearts out from September through May for what summer brings – students and staff in June, July & August.

Summer Discovery is the largest provider of pre-college, enrichment, and gifted summer programs and experiences for students from grades one through twelve. We offer students across the globe an unrivaled summer experience with access to world-class academics, interactive enrichment courses, immersive travel adventures, and residential life experiences at over 15 prestigious college campuses.

• Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Staff Manual. 
• Attends and participates in virtual orientation programs as scheduled prior to your campus arrival and in person orientation prior to the students arrival.
• Supervises daily and weekend schedule of academic, recreational, and social interactions with students.
• Responds to all emergencies and assists in the needs of the program as directed.
• Coordinates and communicates student medical needs and emergencies with the Nurse and residential staff.
• Actively responsible for the safety and well-being of a group of students in the program.
• Executes residential life operations and creates a harmonious residential experience shared by all in their assigned residence hall. 
• Serves as a positive role model for the students and staff in the program.
• Assists students in solving academic and socio-emotional problems related to the program, including, supervision at activities, tutoring, insights into college success, homesickness, and social interactions.
• Resolves student and residential facility problems proactively and quickly
• Adheres to the policies of Summer Discovery: including, but not limited to: Maintains staff curfew, no alcohol consumption on campus, zero tolerance of inappropriate sexual conduct, no illegal use of drugs, disorderly behavior, and avoids use of all profanity.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Conduct self in an exemplary manner through leadership, honesty, integrity, and holds self to a high standard of behavior.
• Use good judgment in decision making, problem-solving, and mentoring children/young adults.
• Demonstrate a friendly, helpful, and positive attitude, and a commitment to working with the students.
• Ability to work with various office equipment including, but not limited to: office phones, cell phones, computers, recreational equipment, photo copiers

• Good physical and mental health – staff must possess the ability to actively participate in all elements of the program’s experience. 
• Monitor the health and safety of others by scanning large areas at both night and during the day.
• Ability to live and work potentially without air conditioning during summer months on campus. 
• Maintain constant contact with others by interacting with staff and students and within residential living situations and campus facilities.
• This position consists of constant movement throughout the assigned campus while supervising students to/from all destinations. 

• This position is required to reside on campus throughout the entirety of the program.
• This position is required to attend a paid staff orientation 5 - 7 days before the start of the assigned program.
• This position will have 1 day off for every 2 weeks on campus. 
• This position requires a commitment to our dynamic workday, which requires flexibility and the ability to adjust schedules as needed. Summer Discovery requires varied work hours, as we are a residential community.

• Have completed or currently working on a 4-year university degree
• At least three years of supervisory experience in an educational institution, seasonal recreational, academic, or residential program.  
• Certified in First Aid/CPR preferred.