Summer Camp Substitute Counselor - Rochester

Steve and Kate's Camps; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 21,352 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Job summary

Steve & Kate's Camps in Rochester, MN seeks energetic staff to supervise and guide campers, foster creativity, and keep children safe during a lively day camp season.

You will facilitate activities, monitor wellness, maintain organized spaces, and assist with move-in/move-out weekends. Pre-season online training is required, with hours building toward camp start. Hourly pay ranges from $15.50 to $18.00.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children; 1 year preferred.
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp.
• By applying, you consent to email/text communications from Steve & Kate's Camp.
• Chaperoning campers on off-site Field Trips may be required.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervising campers and ensuring safety.
• Facilitate activities and help create engaging spaces.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming activity space for campers.
• Report notable concerns or injuries to staff and management.
• Assist in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in/move-out weekends.

Skills

Age 16+

First Aid & CPR

Experience with campers

Calm under pressure

Group leadership

Lift 40 pounds

Job description

Job Details

Locations:

• Rochester - Northwest
  2171 Superior Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
• Rochester - Downtown
  30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Pre-Season Hours: Approximately 80 hours of online training from hire to start of camp (April - June). Flexible schedule.

Camp Dates:

• Rochester - Northwest: June 8, 2026 (Mon) - July 17, 2026 (Fri)
  Includes two additional weekends for camp move-in and move-out
• Rochester - Downtown: July 20, 2026 (Mon) - August 25, 2026 (Tue)
  Includes two additional weekends for camp move-in and move-out

Camp Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Hourly Wage: The hourly rate for this position is $15.50 - $18.00 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.

About Us

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute-to-minute how to spend their time because making decisions today helps to build the self-confidence they'll need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate's staff member, you'll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Job Responsibilities

Staff members will be responsible for facilitating activities, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness. Some staff members will create and/or oversee activity spaces in which campers will self-select activities, while other staff will work in rotating support roles throughout camp. Activities include sewing, stop-motion animation, maker space, performing arts, arts and crafts, lounging, recreation, and so much more!

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Actively supervising campers
• Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensuring compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting & recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• Adding daily updates and photos to campers' profiles

How do you know if you're the right candidate?

• Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up (literally) with 4-12 year old's bursting with energy and creative potential? And, can you lift up to 40 pounds?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grade is doing the teaching)?

Job Requirements

• At least 16 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting.
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
• By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate's permission to email or text you.
• You may be asked to chaperone campers on an off-site Field Trip where locations demand.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a schooled-aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Steve & Kate's Camp's care and the employee. Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons comply with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
• Assist in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and out weekends.
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
• Participate in athletic games.

Benefits

• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.

Deadline to Apply

This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026.