Summer Day Camp Instructor/Counselor

Summer Camp Instructor / Counselor

Position Title: Summer Day Camp Instructor / Counselor
Company: Future Stars Camps
Location: Pennsylvania and New Jersey camp locations
Employment Type: Seasonal / Full-Time Summer
Schedule: Monday–Friday; approximately 7-9 weeks during the summer

About Future Stars Camps

Future Stars Camps is a premier summer day camp organization serving children ages 5-13 throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our programs include traditional day camp, sports, STEAM, recreation, aquatics, and enrichment experiences. We create active, welcoming, and memorable summers for children and families and that starts with an exceptional team.

Position Summary

As a Summer Camp Instructor or Lead Counselor, you will lead and supervise a group of campers throughout the day, helping ensure that each child feels safe, included, supported, and excited to participate. Counselors are positive role models who actively engage in camp activities, build strong relationships with campers and coworkers, and help create a fun, structured environment.

This is an excellent role for education majors, aspiring teachers, psychology majors, coaches, athletes, and anyone who enjoys working with and wants to gain experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage campers throughout the camp day.
• Prioritize camper safety, well-being, inclusion, and positive group behavior.
• Serve as a dependable, enthusiastic, and appropriate role model for children.
• Help campers with transitions, attendance, organization, and daily routines.
• Encourage participation, teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, and positive peer interactions.
• Communicate concerns, incidents, behavioral observations, and safety issues promptly to camp leadership.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers and camp leaders.
• Follow all Future Stars policies, safety procedures, training expectations, and professional standards.
• Complete required reports, attendance, and other assigned documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have completed high school.
• Experience working with children is preferred; examples include tutoring, coaching, classroom support, teaching, youth programs, babysitting, camp, athletics, or religious education.
• Positive, patient, caring, creative, and energetic approach.
• Strong communication, teamwork, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain attentive, organized, and professional in a busy camp environment.
• Must successfully complete required pre-camp training and clear all applicable background-check and employment requirements.

Skills You Will Build

• Leadership and team management
• Communication and conflict resolution
• Child supervision and behavior management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Collaboration and professionalism
• Program facilitation and event support
• Responsibility, adaptability, and time management