Specialty Camp Junior Counselor

Congocamp; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A summer camp organization is seeking Specialty Camp Junior Counselors to assist with thematic camps including Arts, STEM, Cooking, and Athletics. The role involves supporting counselors with daily activities, group management, setup/cleanup, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for participants. Candidates should have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a willingness to maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in camp, classroom aide, coaching, or babysitting.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Reliability and professionalism expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily activities and group management.
• Setup and cleanup camp materials and spaces.
• Support individual campers and monitor their safety.
• Collaborate with counselors for smooth transitions.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication skills

Group support skills

Calm under pressure

Organized and safety-minded

Job description

About the role

Specialty Camp Junior Counselors support our one-week themed camps, Arts, STEM, Cooking, Athletics, Drama, by assisting the Counselor who plans and leads the curriculum. You’ll help with setup/cleanup, small-group facilitation, and smooth transitions so sessions stay safe, inclusive, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Specialty Camp Counselor with daily activities, station rotations, and group management for the assigned theme.
• Set up/clean up materials and spaces; keep storage labeled, tidy, and ready for rapid turnarounds.
• Support small groups and individual campers; offer age-appropriate guidance, encouragement, and behavior reminders.
• Follow all safety procedures for the specialty (e.g., tool rules, gym/play protocols, allergy/food-handling in Cooking); report concerns promptly.
• Help track inventory, check equipment in/out, and restock supplies as directed.
• Monitor environment (heat/hydration, trip hazards, sanitation); assist with incident/accident documentation as directed.
• Collaborate with Counselors and Day Camp staff for clear roles, smooth transitions, and inclusive participation.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or designee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with children (camp, classroom aide, coaching, clubs, babysitting) and interest in one or more areas: Arts, STEM, Cooking, Athletics, Drama (preferred).
• Positive, coachable teammate with strong communication and group support skills; calm under pressure.
• Organized and safety-minded; comfortable indoors/outdoors and moving equipment/materials
• First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain before the season and maintain throughout).
• Reliability and professionalism.

Eligibility

Typically a rising high-school junior or senior (generally 16+) and able to meet required background/screening checks per Virginia regulations.