High School Classes of 2025 (Seniors) and 2026 (Juniors) Only

REACH is seeking motivated young men who are high school juniors and seniors to serve in its summer program as REACH Counselors. The summer program consists of two sessions. The first session is either 3 weeks overnight at Fordham University or the University of Scranton (July 6– July 26). For all Counselors, the second session is a 3-week day session at Regis High School (July 29 – August 15; weekdays 8:30 am-5:00 pm). Counselors must apply to work an entire 6-week session.

Counselor Responsibilities & Qualifications

Counselors serve as teaching assistants, instructors for electives, recreation and activity directors, and as support for the camp administrative team. Qualified candidates will be good role models who exhibit the following characteristics: leadership ability, understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, social maturity, high self-initiative, and a good academic record in high school. Counselors must possess the ability to cooperate with a team and with supervisors, relate effectively to middle school students, provide direction to individual students and groups of students, and motivate students through positive encouragement.

Though not required, REACH seeks applicants with the following additional qualifications: previous experience working with middle school students, proficiency in Spanish, and any particular skills, talents or interests that can be shared during the summer program (e.g. musical instrument/voice, visual arts, specific academic or intellectual interests, athletics, other recreational interests, unique hobbies, etc.).

Other Expectations

• Supports and is willing to advance the Catholic and Jesuit mission of the school.
• Works in collaboration with the administration in observing the principles and ideals for which Regis High School stands.
• Assists with all other duties as assigned by REACH leadership.
• The school expects one to always conduct oneself in a manner which shall not bring reproach upon oneself or the school.
• The job description is to be used merely as a guide of expectations rather than an exhaustive list of all duties and competencies.

Compensation & Benefits

This position pays $325.00 a week. Returning counselors are paid a $100 bonus for your commitment to the program. At both Fordham University and the University of Scranton, Counselors are provided with room and board at no cost, as well as round trip transportation. During the day program at Regis, Counselors who live in one of the five boroughs of New York City and have not graduated from high school will be eligible for free public transportation. All other students are responsible to pay for their own commuting expenses

Application

All interested students must complete the REACH Counselor Supplement, and have a teacher or guidance counselor complete the REACH Counselor Recommendation Form. Returning counselors do not need a recommendation form. In addition, applicants must also have a parent fill out and sign the Parental Consent Form, and email it to the REACH Scranton Co-Director, Mr. Hunt: phunt@regis.org. Email Mr. Hunt directly to receive the Parental Consent Form.

Deadline
All application materials and the recommendation are due by Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 11:59 pm.

For more information, please, contact:

Mr. Prince Hunt
REACH Scranton Co-Director
phunt@regis.org
(917) 795-9208

The Regis community strives to foster a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. The hiring managers and school leaders seek to recruit and retain highly talented faculty and staff who are committed to our Catholic Jesuit mission and values. Central to this mission is a commitment to diversity and care for the whole person (cura personalis). Regis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.