Job Title: Camp Counselor
Salary range: $17.00 per hour
Department: Tourism, Civic Affairs & Recreation
Hours: Seasonal, Full Time
Start date: 07/21/2026
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: CAMP COUNSELOR
The Camp Counselor will perform a variety of tasks in a summer camp setting including recreation activities, arts and crafts, sports, games, drama performances, camping, and hobbies.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to learn and enforce the camps safety and operating rules.
• Must attend staff meetings and orientation during the summer season.
• Must complete and pass a background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous Camp Counselor experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Must be able to swim and pass a swim test (if applicable).
• Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities including water-based games and activities.
• Able to maintain attention and high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to spend majority the of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversees the daily operations of recreational facilities.
• Plans and leads activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
• Enforces camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in the recreational facilities.
• Performs first aid following prescribed procedures and contacts emergency medical personnel when required by the situation.
• Demonstrates use of recreational equipment and teaches participants the principles, techniques, and safety procedures for each activity.
• Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp and facility rules.
• Reports camper complaints to leadership and works to resolve issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT:
• Must act and represent the City of Cape May in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks.
• Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings for all areas necessary.
• Maintain communication with other Recreation staff members and your supervisors.
• Communicate clear and concise information as needed to patrons, students, emergency medical service personnel and police services.
• Adhere to all Cape May Recreation guidelines and non-negotiables.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to enforce policies while providing a high level of customer service to campers, faculty/staff, and community members.
• Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and Cape May Recreation staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manages their time and balance professional and personal commitments.
• Arrives prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrates service excellence.
• Able to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently.
• Ability to work as a team with other staff and management.
• Positively promotes Cape May Recreation to peers and patrons.
TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS:
• Communication
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Understanding and Appreciation for Human Differences
• Civic Responsibility
• Effective Leadership
• Change Management
• Conflict Management
• Customer Service
Evaluation will be based on self, peer, and supervisory evaluations.
Hours - 40 hours per week
Type - Full Time, Seasonal
Hourly Rate - $17.00 per hour
Benefits - This position is seasonal and not eligible for benefits
Please visit https://www.capemaycity.com/jobs for more information and to download an application.
Please send all inquiries, applications and resumes to employment@capemaycity.com
The City of Cape May is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
