Summer Camp Counselor

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Counselor for summer camps, where you'll lead and guide a diverse group of campers. This role involves living with campers, helping them adjust to camp life, and ensuring their safety and well-being. You'll collaborate with other staff to plan engaging activities and support the campers in their personal growth. With food and lodging provided, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while enjoying the great outdoors. If you're passionate about working with children and have the maturity to lead, this is the perfect summer role for you!

Benefits

Food and lodging provided

Weekly salary of $375

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18, with emotional maturity and interest in working with children.
• Ability to meet campers' needs and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Live with 6-8 campers, helping them adjust and grow.
• Assist with planning and guiding camp activities.

Skills

Emotional maturity

Interest in working with children

Good judgment

Teamwork

Education

One year of college education or equivalent experience

Job description

Anticipated Start Date: 6/1/25

Anticipated End Date: 8/19/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week: 60

Schedule: Weekly overnight summer camps, working Sunday at 2p through Friday at 2p. The week of July 4th is a week off.

Salary/Wage Range: Weekly $375.00 to $375.00

Number Of Positions: 6

Position Summary/Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Senior Counselor, this person will work in tandem with another Senior Counselor and other staff members in leadership and guidance of six to eight campers from various economic backgrounds. The population that we serve comes from a diverse set of socio-economic backgrounds. Food and lodging provided through the time of employment.

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY:
A Senior Counselor is accountable to the summer Program Coordinator and Program Director for the quality and delivery of work produced.

HOURS: PART-TIME/FULL-TIME: Seasonal Full-Time
COMPENSATION: Starting at $375/week

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 18 years of age
2. Suggested one year of college education or the equivalent in working life experience
3. The ability to meet each camper where that camper is at with the four harmonies of Bethel Horizons: God, Self, Others and Nature.
4. Emotional maturity
5. Interest in working with children, ability to understand the needs of the campers and the good judgment to place the needs of the campers and the camp ahead of personal desires.
6. Interest in contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the camp.
7. Ability to work as a member of a group or team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Live with a group of 6-8 campers and help each camper adjust and grow with other campers and camp life.
2. Participation in the general planning of the camp program.
3. Interpret safety and health regulations.
4. Guide the individual camper in participation in individual, total program unit, and all-camp activities.
5. Assist with program activities and other activities in the program unit, working closely with the Program Director and Program Coordinator.
6. Assist with all camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned. Other duties as assigned by the summer Program Director.

Physical Demands:

Hiking, climbing, camping, biking

Application Instructions:

Please submit the Google Form application and we will reach out to schedule an interview.

Contact:

Org: Bethel Horizons
Contact: Shannon Sack
Web: https://bethelhorizons.org/
Email: [e-mail]