Summer Camp Counselor 2026

Kids After Hours • Silver Springs, NY

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About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and accountable staff member that has experience in child care/summer camps. Our mission wouldn’t be complete without staff that are involved and excited about what they are doing each and every day at Kids After Hours. Applicants should be patient, fun-loving, and positive role models and mentors to our kids. Staff members get to know children's individual interests and make sure they apply these into our program. Staff members also develop clubs and activities that are based on our children's preferences and interests. The hours of the position will be 6-8 hours per day in between the hours of 7:30 and 6: Monday through Friday

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years experience working with children
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Most importantly....Excited about having fun with kids!!
• Must be 16 years old or older

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up/clean-up of the room, implementing or setting up/cleaning up activities.
• Organize, label, and replace equipment, games, and toys.
• Provide supervision for kids. This includes playing and being involved while still being sure kids are safe and being watched.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities, which may include crafts, nature, songs, games, etc.
• Have positive interactions with the children, which can include teaching your favorite games, teaching them to knit or play the guitar, etc.
• KAH Greeters assist parents with drop off and pick up, provide any important information from the day, and answer questions. You will also communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Leadership.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with childcare and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for children's safety and their whereabouts at all times. You will also be responsible for knowing and understanding all emergency procedures associated with the program.
• Counselors will report to the site Director

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed