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Summer Camp Youngest Camper Counselor Lead - Princeton

Steve & Kate's Camp · Princeton, NJ · 4 mo ago
On-siteEducation$18.75–$21.75/hrTemporary

Job Details

Location: 650 Great Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540
Camp Dates: 6/22/2026 (Mon) - 8/14/2026 (Fri)
Camp Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Hourly Wage: $18.75 - $21.75 per hour

Job Responsibilities

The only small piece of this job is the size of your campers’ shoes. Our youngest campers (ages 4-5) are free to take on camp with self-direction like our older campers, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need some extra TLC. As the youngest campers' lead counselor, you’ll utilize resources provided by S&K to implement and manage the structure of the camp day, manage a team of support staff, and generally make sure that we are meeting all the baseline needs of our little ones.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Appreciate and agree with our self-directed approach for kids?
  • Spark up conversations with staff, campers and parents?
  • If not, are you willing to grow in this area?
  • Self-starter excited at the idea of taking ownership of your own mini-program?
  • Comfortable navigating challenging and sometimes sensitive interactions?
  • The type of person who can’t rest until you’ve done everything possible to make someone feel cared for?
  • Like, if someone you knew was in need, would you do more than send them a “thinking of you” text?
  • Calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
  • Can you keep up (literally) with 4-12 yr. olds bursting with energy and creative potential?
  • If needed, can you bench press the equivalent of a kindergartner (just kidding --- can you lift up to 40 pounds)?

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp–age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting.
  • First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)

Physical Requirements

  • Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
  • Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
  • Aid in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and out weekends.
  • Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
  • Participate in athletic games.

Benefits

Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.

Deadline to Apply

This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026.

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