Regional Camp Counselor – New Jersey

Job Details

As a Regional Camp Counselor, you’ll step in to support our camp teams when additional staffing is needed. Depending on the opportunity, you may work at different Steve & Kate’s Camp locations throughout the New York region and support a variety of camp programming.

Responsibilities may include:

• →Actively supervising campers and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment
• →Engaging with campers and supporting their interests, activities, and play
• →Supporting camp activities, programming, field trips, and daily operations as needed
• →Collaborating with camp leadership and other staff members
• →Ensuring compliance with Camp Policies
• →Reporting and recording details of notable concerns, incidents, or injuries involving campers, staff members, or yourself
• →Keeping track of and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions

• Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
• Are you looking for flexible, as-needed work rather than a set camp schedule?
• Are you able to travel to different Steve & Kate's locations throughout the New York region?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids while still collaborating with a team?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and learning something new—even if a third grader is doing the teaching?

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months of experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal, or volunteer setting
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to your first day of work (some locations may require additional certifications)
• Ability to travel to participating Steve & Kate’s Camp locations within the New York region for shifts you accept
• Ability and willingness to travel to different Steve & Kate's Camp locations throughout the New York region for shifts you choose to accept 
• Comfort traveling with and supervising groups of children during Field Trips, including travel by bus and participation in activities away from our regular camp locations 
• Ability to maintain active supervision and remain diligent about camper safety while navigating public spaces, Field Trip destinations, transportation, and other environments outside of camp 
• Ability to follow location-specific safety procedures and directions from camp leadership, particularly during off-site programming 
• By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate's permission to email or text you regarding employment and available work opportunities

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 school-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 when applicable
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities
• Participate in athletic games and camp activities