Position Type: Temporary / Seasonal (Summer 2026)
Schedule: Monday-Friday (with scheduled off days based on enrollment)
Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $18-$20 per hour (based on experience)
Minimum Requirement: High school diploma or GED
The Role
Joy Summer Camp Counselors support the daily experience of scholars by leading enrichment activities, supporting academic classrooms, and helping create a joyful, safe, and well-supervised summer environment. This role is ideal for energetic, dependable, and youth-centered team members who enjoy working with children and contributing to a positive school culture.
Camp Counselors are not responsible for delivering core academic instruction, but they play a critical role in scholar supervision, engagement, and enrichment.
Key Responsibilities
Enrichment & Activities
- Lead 60-minute enrichment lessons and activities (e.g., arts, movement, games, STEM, team-building)
- Prepare simple materials and activities in advance
- Ensure activities are engaging, structured, and age-appropriate
Classroom & Academic Support
- Support summer school teachers during academic learning blocks
- Work with small groups or individual scholars as directed
- Help distribute materials and maintain organized learning spaces
Supervision & Safety
- Supervise scholars during transitions, lunch, recess, and dismissal
- Chaperone field trips and off-campus activities
- Maintain active supervision at all times
Culture & Relationships
- Build positive relationships with scholars
- Reinforce expectations and school rules
- Model kindness, patience, and professionalism
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience working with children preferred (camp, childcare, tutoring, babysitting, youth programs, etc.)
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Able to follow directions and collaborate with teachers and staff
What Success Looks Like
- Scholars feel safe, supported, and engaged
- Enrichment blocks run smoothly and joyfully
- Teachers feel supported during instructional time
- Counselors show up on time, prepared, and professional
Commitment Expectations
- Must be available Monday-Friday for full program hours
- Must attend required training and orientation
- Must pass background check