Camp Counselor: Summer 2026! Day Camp

Job DetailsJob Location: 100 FANNY ROAD - MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $16.50 - $17.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Title: Camp Counselor Are you energetic, positive, and passionate

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working with kids? Want a summer job where you actually make a difference — and have a blast doing it? The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is looking for enthusiastic Camp Counselors to help create an unforgettable camp

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for children in our community. If you love staying active, building relationships, and being a role model, this is the job for you. Location: Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, Mountain Lakes, NJ Dates: June 22nd – August 14th (Optional add on of August 17 – 21st) Required orientations (1 needed) runs throughout June 1- 14 (Evenings/Weekends) Shifts: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM OR 9:00 AM – 5:30PM Full program and partial program positions available.

Type of Counselors Needed: General Counselors Dance/STEM Academy Counselors E-Sport Counselors Sport Counselors As a Camp Counselor, you will: Supervise and engage a group of campers throughout the day Lead and participate in activities including: Morning rotations Group time Hobby activities Lunch supervision Theme days and special events Create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for every child Build positive relationships with campers and parents Follow YMCA safety standards and child protection policies Collaborate with Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, and Activity Leaders Greet campers daily and ensure smooth transitions throughout the day Specialty Counselors may have additional and/or different

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Benefits:

Free YMCA Membership for time worked including regulation-sized pool, BRAND NEW, STATE OF THE ART Health & Fitness Center, tons of fitness classes including Pilates, Yoga, cycling and so much more! See full membership information at Membership Benefit's - Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Flexible Scheduling: Our Camp Director takes your summer plans into consideration and partners with you to create a schedule and contract that supports your availability while ensuring a great camp

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for everyone!

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18 years or older Entering first year of college, or equivalent. Prior

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working with children. Specialty Counselors

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Dance/STEM Academy Counselors Dance

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required STEM

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a plus Coaching

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E-Sport Counselors Extensive gaming/competitive gaming

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and knowledge. Prior coaching

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Sport Counselors Athletic background. Coaching

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First Aid, CPR and AED certified or willing to be Work Environment & Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.