Day Camp Counselor

Day Camp Counselor

Location: Moreland Hills, Ohio, United States Work Model: Onsite Employment Type: Part-Time

About the Role Day camp counselors are at the heart of what makes summer camp work. You'll spend your days with a group of kids, leading activities, keeping everyone safe, and making sure campers actually want to come back tomorrow.

What You'll Do - Lead and supervise a group of campers throughout the day, from arrival to dismissal - Run  free-play activities and attend structured specialist activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor games, team challenges, nature activities - Build genuine relationships with campers and adapt your approach to different ages, personalities, and needs - Communicate clearly with parents at drop-off and pick-up - Work closely with co-counselors and camp leadership to keep the day running smoothly - Handle behavioral issues calmly and consistently - Assist with daily logistics: attendance, transitions, meals, rest periods - Step in wherever needed — camps are unpredictable

About You - Experience working with children in any setting (tutoring, babysitting, coaching, volunteering) - Comfortable being outdoors and active all day - Reliable, patient, and good at reading a room - Able to stay calm when things get chaotic

Nice to Have - CPR/First Aid certification - Experience with specific activities (sports, arts, nature education) - Previous camp experience as a camper or staff

What We Offer - A summer job that's genuinely fun most of the time - Experience that translates directly to education, social work, recreation, and youth development careers - Supportive team environment