Summer Camp Counselor, 40hrs/week May 19-Aug 3, 2025. $13.25+/hr

Conner Prairie; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselors to create an unforgettable camp experience for children aged 5 to 13. This role involves leading activities like swimming, canoeing, and hiking while ensuring a safe and educational environment. Counselors will work as part of a team, implementing engaging programs and supporting campers with diverse needs. If you have a passion for working with youth and enjoy outdoor activities, this seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children while developing your own skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma.
• Experience in childcare is required, especially with youth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe and educational experience to campers aged 5 to 13.
• Implement weekly program schedules and maintain camp facilities.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Teamwork

Customer Service

Mentoring Children

Swimming

Canoeing

Education

High School Diploma

At least one semester of college

Job description

Summer Camp Counselor, 40hrs/week May 19-Aug 3, 2025. $13.25+/hr

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Principal Function: The Camp Counselor works as part of a team to deliver a safe, exciting, educational experience to a group of campers age 5 to 13. Camp Counselors are empowered to create an unforgettable week-long day camp experience for each camper by serving as a positive role model and leading them through activities such as swimming and canoeing, loose parts invitational play, archery, hiking, and biking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements an approved, weekly program schedule for assigned campers and assists all campers with special needs as outlined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Adjusts the program offerings to meet the needs of the assigned group.
• Checks and maintains camp facilities, equipment and personal first aid kit and communicates supply needs to the Camp Manager.
• Implement educational materials and lessons from staff training week and additional reading/training, including Character Counts curriculum, read-aloud books and lessons, supporting and mentoring campers with loose parts invitational play, and learning garden activities.
• Maintains check-in and check-out records for all assigned campers.
• Records daily attendance of campers and reports absences, late arrivals or early departures to the Camp Leadership.
• Communicates with campers' parents and/or guardians in a courteous and professional manner.
• Responds as needed to any medical/emergency needs of campers and staff.
• Participates in pre-season training and helps with end of season clean-up.

Education And/or Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or a graduate of high school.
• High school diploma is required. At least one semester of college is desired.
• Experience in childcare is required. Experience working with youth at a camp or school is desired.
• Must be willing to adapt to new experiences and maintain high professional standards of Conner Prairie.
• Must have a fun, friendly, and patient personality.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to cultivate relationships with and mentor children is required.
• The ability to swim in pond water with a life vest is required.
• The ability to paddle a canoe is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Schedule and Hours: The standard hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Staff training begins on May 19th, 2025, and camp begins on May 27th, 2025. The last day of camp is August 3rd, 2025. Staff must be able to attend staff training week and at least eight of the ten weeks of camp. This description is for general illustrative purposes and is not a guarantee of available work hours.
Compensation: This is a full-time, seasonal position that is eligible for approved overtime. Benefits are not provided. Pay for this position starts at $13.25 per hour.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Competencies:

• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; manages difficult situations focusing on listening and keeping emotions under control.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure.
• Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; meets productivity standards.
• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; takes responsibility for own actions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee frequently will taste or smell, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee occasionally will sit.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is exposed to working in wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.