Summer Camp Counselor Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Summer Camp Counselor 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Wexford, PA 15090

Job Title:

Summer Camp Counselor Department:

Kids Programming Job Summary:

Oxford Athletic Club is the most extensive private health and fitness club in the Pittsburgh area and is nationally recognized by the Health & Fitness Association for excellence. We are currently seeking seasonal Summer Camp Counselors. Camp Counselors will lead, support, and motivate campers at OAC Summer Camp. Camp Counselors will help lead group events and supervise campers. Counselors should be positive, proactive, and caring while focusing on giving campers a fun, safe camp experience. Camp Counselors should be upbeat, empathetic, outgoing, and responsible. They should also be organized, possess strong leadership skills, and be willing to learn and implement new skills in childcare. We are looking for Camp Counselors for the last 4 weeks (July 21-August 15th), but we also have employment opportunities in the Fall within the KidZone if you are interested.

Job Relationships:

Reports to:

Director of Kids Programming Status:

Seasonal, hourly, non-exempt

Essential Job Duties:

• Leading by example and promote the Oxford Athletic Club core values.
• Availability from 8:30 AM to 3:30PM, Monday-Friday. Looking for Counselors to work from July 21-August 15, 2025.
• Working with camp staff and Oxford Athletic Club employees to coordinate and oversee camp activities.
• Leading and supporting campers aged 4-12 as they participate in age-appropriate activities.
• Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring proper use of Oxford Athletic Club facilities and equipment.
• Reporting and recording details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations to the Camp Director.
• Enacting emergency procedures and leading campers in case of incidents.

Skills:

• Upbeat, engaging personality. Very socially outgoing and high energy.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Love of working with children. Empathy, care, and a desire to create fun for children ages 4-12. Patience and kind demeanor when interacting with children.
• Physical ability to participate in rigorous outdoor activities- running, climbing, swimming, lifting, and moving heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in a wide variety of sports, games, and kids activities. The ability to teach these activities to children in a simple, patient manner.
• Comfort in swimming daily, supervising campers during swimtime, and assisting children in changing after swimming.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age

Required Education and Experience:

• One year or season of experience working with children, babysitting, or nannying.
• Must be able to obtain and submit PA Child Abuse Clearances which include PA child abuse clearance, PA criminal background check, and FBI clearance .

Preferred Education and Experience:

• CPR certified (CPR training will be provided as paid training).
• Classes pertaining to childcare, early education, or athletic training.
• 2 to 3 years playing sports at the high school or college level.

Physical Demands:

• Must be physically fit as a strenuous teaching activities can occur for long periods of time (4 to 8 hours) under high temperature outdoor conditions.
• Shifts include walking, running, standing, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and vision.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office and sports equipment.

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt Benefits:

None Salary Grade/Level:

• $12.50 per hour.
• Free membership at Oxford Athletic Club is included until the end of 2025.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$12.50 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Wexford, PA 15090 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Wexford, PA 15090: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person