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Kids Junction

Summer Camp Teacher

Madison, WI · On-site

$17 - $24/hr

Apply today and get ready for the best summer of your life! Positions are open for both of our camps: Summer Adventure Camp and Summer Adventure Camp Sr. Who we are: Kids Junction is a family owned ...

Master Peters Academy MA

Summer Camp Coach

Dayton, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Dayton and South Brunswick's BEST Summer Camp and After School Program is expanding again! We are now hiring coaches, teachers, and counselors who teach one or more of the following activities in our ...

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Summer Camp Counselor

Summer Camp Counselor

Dedham Health & Athletic Complex

Dedham, MA • On-site

$15/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Dedham Health and Athletic is looking to hire innovative, energetic, and hard-working role models to create the best summer ever!
Camp Hours: Monday through Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary)
Camp Dates: 6/8/26 (Mon) - 8/28/26 (Fri) - (actual start/end date will vary) (additionally, an orientation/CPR training date)
Must be available to work until August 28th, 2026
We are primarily seeking motivated high school students who enjoy working with kids and are looking for a fun and active summer job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience working with youth (or experience being a camp counselor at any type of camp)
  • Previous experience in theater, drama, or performing arts is preferred but not required (either professionally or through education).
  • Previous experience with LEGO Building or related creative construction activities is preferred but not required (ex. robotics, architecture).
  • Must be 16+
  • Able to work outside for 8 hours a day in a variety of summer weather conditions
  • Emotionally mature, responsible, and punctual
  • Team player and willing to work hard
  • Outgoing, assertive and friendly
  • Ability to take direction from leaders
  • Ability to take initiative

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Create a magical summer for campers by guiding them through new activities and creating an environment where they can build new friendships.
  • Redirect campers to follow camp-appropriate behavior.
  • Maintain rules for safety.
  • Be a role model. We expect our camp staff to use child-appropriate language and model important life skills such as a growth mindset, kindness, and curiosity.
  • Actively participating with the campers at all times.
  • Help campers keep track of their personal possessions (water bottles, backpacks, shoes, etc.).
  • Follow a schedule and keep structure in your group.

WORKING AT CAMP IS FOR YOU IF....
  • You love kids!
  • You are quick to come up with ways to keep campers entertained with activities, games, or conversation topics.
  • You don't want a desk job
  • You are motivated to help campers learn new things about themselves and the world around them.
  • You love variety. (Each day at camp is unique!)

Pay Range: $15 per hour

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