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Kenneth Jarvis PLLC

Seasonal Tax Preparer

Bradenton, FL · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Seasonal Tax Preparer - Remote Work Unavailable. Job Title: Tax Preparer Company: Kenneth Jarvis ... Our main objective is to provide complete financial counsel for businesses and individuals ...

Kingsmark Kennels

Camp Counselor

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

$17/hr

Camp Counselors ensure that all canine and feline guests in our daycare program are receiving the ... Filling up/dumping pools-Seasonal. * Actively paying close attention to the campers. * Replacing ...

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Seasonal Admissions Recruiter

Houston, TX · Remote

$3.0K - $5.0K/mo

Visit high schools and meet with students and counselors * Build relationships with prospective ... Seasonal / Contract Location: Local market-based position Schedule: Flexible, with daytime and ...

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Harvey Mudd College

Admission Counselor

Center, TX · Hybrid

$36K - $49K/yr

Admission Counselor POSITION SUMMARY: The Admission Counselor at Harvey Mudd College, under the ... Anticipating seasonal variations in the workload. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as ...

Harvey Mudd College

Admission Counselor

Claremont, CA · On-site

$38K - $51K/yr

Admission Counselor POSITION SUMMARY: The Admission Counselor at Harvey Mudd College, under the ... Anticipating seasonal variations in the workload. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as ...

St. Charles, MO

Day Camp Counselors

Saint Charles, MO · On-site

$15/hr

Job Title Day Camp Counselors Department Parks & Recreation Posting Date 12/30/2025 Salary $15.00/ hourly Status Seasonal/Part-time The City of Saint Charles Parks and Recreation Department is ...

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How much do seasonal counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal counselor in the United States is $23.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a seasonal counselor?

Seasonal Counselors are individuals hired temporarily, often during summer or holiday periods, to supervise, mentor, and engage with children or youth in settings like camps, recreation centers, or educational programs. Their responsibilities typically include leading activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Seasonal Counselors play a key role in helping campers or program attendees develop social skills, build confidence, and have memorable experiences during their stay.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a seasonal counselor?

To thrive as a Seasonal Counselor, you need experience working with youth, strong leadership abilities, and typically a background in education, psychology, or recreation. Familiarity with safety protocols, first aid/CPR certification, and activity planning tools is often required. Exceptional communication, patience, and problem-solving skills help counselors build rapport and handle diverse group dynamics. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for all participants.

What are common challenges faced by seasonal counselors, and how can they be managed?

Seasonal Counselors often face challenges such as adapting quickly to new teams, managing large groups of children with diverse needs, and maintaining high energy levels throughout the season. Effective communication, flexibility, and strong organizational skills are key to overcoming these challenges. Building rapport with both campers and fellow staff early on can foster a supportive environment, while proactively seeking guidance from experienced counselors or supervisors can help address issues as they arise.

Can I be a seasonal counselor?

Yes, seasonal counselors are typically hired for specific periods, such as summer or holiday seasons, to provide support and guidance to clients or participants. Requirements often include relevant experience, good communication skills, and sometimes certifications in counseling or related fields. The position usually involves flexible scheduling and working in environments like camps, community programs, or recreational facilities.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Counselor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,812 per year, or $23.5 per hour.

Seasonal Break Camp Counselor

ADDISON PENZAK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY

Los Gatos, CA • On-site

$16.90 - $17.50/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 13 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating daily camp activities for a group of campers.

  • Supervise and interact with campers to ensure safety and promote camper development.

  • Enforce camp policies and procedures to maintain a safe and positive environment.

Job description

General Function:
Under the direction of the Camp & Youth Director, the Camp Counselor will interact with and supervise campers ages 6-14 years old. Camp Counselors will assist with planning and implementing daily camp activities for a group of 16+ campers to assure that the day camp operates in a safe manner at all times, and assure the implementation of group activities.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high quality level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or experience:
  • Minimum of 16 years of age (18 or over preferred)

Specific Certification Requirements:
  • Current American Red Cross CPR for Child and Adult (preferred)
  • Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification (preferred)
  • If over 18 years old - Completion and clearance of background fingerprint assessment via the APJCC specific Livescan location.
  • If under 18 years old - current Work Permit

Language skills:
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, members, parents, donors and the general public

Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Must possess the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Other Skills, Requirements, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
  • Ability and willingness to work as a "team"
  • Organized and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Able to set and meet deadlines
  • Enthusiastic, dependable and a sense of humor
  • Willing to follow directions and take initiative
  • Understanding of the APJCC mission as well as a commitment to be a positive role model
  • Even-tempered and able to adjust tasks in accordance with changing priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Must have the knowledge of campers' whereabouts at all times.
  • Actively facilitate camper development in Outdoor Recreation Activities, Social Skill Development, Values, Multi-Cultural and Environmental Awareness.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and conduct with total staff team as a positive role model.
  • Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of daily day camp activities.
  • Adhere to and enforce Camp policies and procedures and operate day camp activities in a safe manner at all times.
  • Maintain good public relations with day camp parents.
  • Attendance at staff meetings and pre-camp training. (mandatory)
  • Be prompt to all work assignments and adhere to day camp daily schedule and operating calendar.
  • Enforces and adheres to camp procedures and policies.
  • Maintains all camp equipment and supplies.
  • Adheres to daily day camp operating schedule.
  • Facilitates camper development.
  • Cares about and gives attention to campers' needs.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by Camp Leadership.

**Ability to work traditional business hours as well as non-traditional hours as business dictates. To include but not limited to weekends and evening.
Effect on End Result: The effectiveness of this position will be measured by:
  • Purposeful and coordinated programs that advance Camp and APJCC strategic goals, good public relations, sound financial position and good records systems;
  • A positive working environment that allows for creative thinking, positive attitudes, teamwork and self-development;
  • Permeation of Tiferet (contributing to the greater good) throughout all APJCC programs, services and interactions. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
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 functions.
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
  • Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforces safety regulations, and applies appropriate policies and procedures.
  • The physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related skills.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Also required to climb, push, and pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to work both in an outside and inside environment, different temperature extremes.
  • Ability and willingness to get in the swimming pool to supervise swimming time.

The working conditions 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 functions.
APJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability
Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the APJCC and its employees.

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