2026 Summer Camp Counselor 21+

The Camp Counselor will interact with and supervise campers' grades 6-8, plan and implement daily camp activities, and ensure the day camp operates in a safe manner.

Requirements

• Must have 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 the 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.
• Ability to drive a large SUV or vehicle with at least nine seats on surface streets and/or highways, including winding roads, for up to eight youth passengers.
• Oversee a field trip-based program, where you must supervise middle school campers while out on public field trips, such as boating, kayaking, mini-golf, theme parks, etc.
• Be comfortable enforcing positive behaviors and dealing with difficult situations which can arise.
• Ability to work traditional business hours as well as non-traditional hours as business
• Enthusiastic, dependable and have a sense of humor.
• Willingness to follow directions and take initiative.
• Understanding of the JSV mission as well as a commitment to be a positive role model

Benefits

• Paid Time Off