Summer Camp Counselor ( Mitchell County)

Date posted: April 15, 2026

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour Job description:

Job Title:

Summer Camp Counselor FLSA Status:

Part Time - 20-40 hours/week Rate of pay: $16/hour Reports to: Director of Youth Development

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful summer job where you can make a positive difference in the community? A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation of Mitchell County is looking for caring, enthusiastic, and creative summer day camp counselors who want to serve as role models for youth in our community. The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for providing leadership and ensuring safety of all campers and direct supervision of children in all planned activities. Must be able to work flexible hours Monday - Thursday from June 15, 2026-July 23, 2026 Training for staff will be held from 9:00am-4:00pm on June 5, 2026. Summer Camp will not operate July 3rd. Summer Camp will operate Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-5:30pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program, by providing appropriate supervision at all times. Implement meaningful activities, project based lesson plans, and special events that are age-appropriate, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, reading, STEM, character development, creative expression, community service, physical fitness, and/or nutrition. Prepare the learning environment, lessons and necessary supplies for program activities. Assist children with camp activities. Directly supervise campers while swimming or participating in sports. Work cooperatively with staff and supervisors. Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants. Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences. Serve as a positive role model for participants. Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior/incident/accident reports, as appropriate). Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child's strengths and areas of growth. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events. Adhere to the Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements, which mandate by law all childcare personnel to report suspicions of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 16 years of age. CPR, First Aid and AED Certification training within 30 days of hire date. Must meet all Association-Wide training requirements in addition to those set forth by their supervisor. Must be able to pass a Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offender Registry Background and Drug Screening. Previous experience working with children is preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. Emotional maturity, and the ability to meet challenges with possible solutions. Ability to communicate processes in a way that can be understood by children of various ages and grade levels.

Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person