SummerWorks Substitute Camp Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location: McCarthey - Lower School - Salt Lake CIty, UT 84108SummerWorks Substitute Camp Counselor Camp Overview SummerWorks is Rowland Hall’s dynamic summer camp program, serving children ages 4–13 in an engaging and enriching environment. Rooted in the school’s vision of developing people the world needs, SummerWorks offers a joyful extension of learning where curiosity, creativity, and connection thrive throughout the summer months.

Campers are encouraged to explore their interests, build confidence, and develop meaningful relationships through hands-on

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s and purposeful play. SummerWorks delivers high-quality programming through a balance of structured activities and child-centered exploration. Our offerings include outdoor play, creative expression, collaborative games, and experiential learning opportunities designed to support social-emotional growth and independence.

• Guided by caring, trained staff, campers are challenged to try new things, work together, and engage thoughtfully with their peers in an inclusive and supportive community.

Located on Rowland Hall’s beautiful Salt Lake City campus near the base of the Wasatch Mountain Range, SummerWorks

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from the school’s exceptional facilities and natural surroundings. The program attracts families seeking a summer

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grounded in joy, fun, and purpose. SummerWorks is committed to building a strong staff community by fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a shared passion for creating meaningful

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s for children. Position Summary SummerWorks substitute counselors provide essential support to ensure every day of camp runs smoothly, even when staff are out. While a schedule is created before camp begins by the Director of SummerWorks, substitutes may be asked for their availability on short notice and are asked on an as needed basis.

In this role, substitute counselors supervise and guide campers’ learning, personal growth, and skill development through planning, leading, and coordinating age-appropriate activities. As the primary caregivers on the days they work, substitute counselors focus on creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for campers.

Primary Job

Responsibilities:

Child Care

Skills:

Actively supervise campers to ensure a safe, supportive, and fun environment at all times Facilitate smooth transitions throughout the day, including check-in, check-out, and moving between activities Engage campers in indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining awareness of the entire group Build positive relationships and respond to camper’s needs with patience and understanding, recognizing them as individuals Support campers through challenges and help resolve conflicts with patience and care Professionalism Learn and follow camp policies, procedures, and staff expectations Arrive on time, ready to engage, and dressed appropriately for camp Bring flexibility, enthusiasm, and a love of working with kids to every day of camp Communication & Teamwork Communicate professionally and calmly with campers, families, and staff Share important updates, observations, concerns, or messages from families or staff with the leadership team and the director of SummerWorks Learn and use the names of children, families, and fellow staff to foster a welcoming environment Additional

Responsibilities:

Set up, maintain, and clean activity spaces for both indoor and outdoor play Respond to emergencies calmly and professionally Other duties as assigned

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and

Requirements:

Experience:

working with children ages 4–13 (camp

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is preferred) Ability to supervise large groups of children A sense of humor, caring personality, and positive energy balanced with professionalism and maturity Strong communication

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and a collaborative mindset Comfort with trying new things, learning from mistakes, and growing as a team member Ability to stay calm and effectively manage emergency situations The

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listed below 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Work comfortably and effectively in outdoor environments, including direct sunlight and varying temperatures Supervise pool activities, including entering the pool to actively support and monitor campers Move easily around classrooms, the Rowland Hall McCarthey campus, and off-site locations for field trips to support various activities Contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member of the SummerWorks program Lift up to 10 lbs of boxes to prepare/clean up from activities Communicate appropriately and effectively with constituents, including campers, families, and colleagues Additional Information This is a seasonal, as needed, and non-exempt position.

The hourly rate ranges between $12.50 and $17.50 per hour, based on

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SummerWorks has mandatory paid staff training on June 4, 5, & 6, 2026. Our camp season begins on Monday, June 8, 2026, and ends on Friday, August 7, 2026; camp staff work 8:10 am - 4:00 pm, though substitute counselor hours may vary based on the team’s needs. There will be no camp on June 19, July 3, and July 24.

Equal Employment

Opportunity:

Rowland Hall is an equal

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employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal

opportunity:

without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment

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practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection,

compensation:

,

benefits:

, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.