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Club SciKidz

STEM Summer Camp Counselor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$560/hr

Teachers College students who have completed at least their first year of college. We love STEM ... great summer as they learn science & technology Are reliable & hard working; have reliable ...

KE Camps

Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern

Purcellville, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over ... First and foremost, your primary responsibilities will be as a Camp Counselor. As an Intern , you ...

YMCA

Y Summer Camp Program Aide - Salem YMCA

Salem, VA

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

The Summer Camp Aide (SCA) provides leadership, guidance, and effective communication and maintains ... Preferred CPR/First-Aid. If not certified, will receive training through the YMCA. * Exceptional ...

hgm

Norfolk, VA Summer 2027 Legal Intern

Norfolk, VA

The successful candidate will have completed their first or second year of law school and will be part of the Harbor Group Summer Internship Program. During the [10] week program, the Legal intern ...

YMCA

Y Summer Camp Program Aide - Kirk Family YMCA

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

The Summer Camp Aide (SCA) provides leadership, guidance, and effective communication and maintains ... Preferred CPR/First-Aid. If not certified, will receive training through the YMCA. * Exceptional ...

hgm

Norfolk, VA Summer 2027 Legal Intern

Norfolk, VA

The successful candidate will have completed their first or second year of law school and will be part of the Harbor Group Summer Internship Program. During the [10] week program, the Legal intern ...

KE Camps

Summer Day Camp Counselor

Purcellville, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

CPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer begins Camp Counselor Responsibilities * Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience

AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc.

Summer Lifeguard

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

NOW HIRING SUMMER LIFEGUARDS! IT'S NEVER TOO SOON TO APPLY FOR SUMMER LIFEGUARD JOBS NEAR YOU. WORK ... Lifeguards MUST have a current Nationally Approved Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid Certificates ...

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STEM Summer Camp Counselor

Club SciKidz

Arlington, VA • On-site

$560/hr

Full-time, Temporary

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Club SciKidz NOVA offers science and technology summer day camps for children ages 4-15 in Arlington, Chantilly, and Vienna. We are hiring Counselors for our Arlington location.

Our day camps run Monday-Friday, and staff are scheduled by the week. Staff hours are approximately 8am-4pm. Pay for Counselors is $560 per week.

Camp Locations:

St. Thomas More Cathedral School:105 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA 22203

Weeks of July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24; July 27-31

For more information about our camps, themes, and schedules, please check out our website:

https://nova.clubscikidz.com/programs/camp-locations/

Who are we looking for:

Teachers

College students who have completed at least their first year of college. We love STEM majors and Education majors, but all majors are welcome and encouraged to apply.

High school Graduating Seniors who have passion for and experience working in basic science and/or technology fields.

We are looking for folks who:

Enjoy working with children

Have some experience working with and leading a group of children

Want to help campers have a great summer as they learn science & technology

Are reliable & hard working; have reliable transportation

Having [some] experience with technology is a plus, but NOT a requirement

Can attend mandatory, paid training in first week of June. Exact date TBA

Daily responsibilities include:

Supervising campers

Implementing provided lessons (all lessons, materials & supplies are provided)

Keeping kids engaged, while maintaining a safe environment

Have fun with what you are doing

Being on time every day for your required shifts (you are scheduled by the week, so

you work a whole week (Monday-Friday) for the weeks you are scheduled

Working with other staff to provide an excellent camp experience

Why work for Club SciKidz this summer?

Memories & friends to last a lifetime

Gain great experience

ALL lessons & activities are provided

Competitive salary & incentives

No nights or weekends!

Scheduled by the week

You may be able to use work hours towards an internship requirement.

Camp Locations:

St. Thomas More Cathedral School:105 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA 22203

Weeks of July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24; July 27-31

For more information about our camps, themes, and schedules, please check out our website:

https://nova.clubscikidz.com/programs/camp-locations/