Summer Camp Counselor

Program Summary Join one of the fastest growing, future-thinking, creatively inclined professional teams in the country. We are committed to offering you the opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and achieve personal fulfillment, all while bolstering your professional portfolio. Our interns are fully integrated into our full-time staff. While responsibilities vary by position and year, all individuals are valued, treated as professional staff, and will develop an in-depth perspective of our organization and operations. We’re building a movement, and we want you to join us. For more information visit our Professional Internship website. Summer Internship (May 2026 - August 2026) Summer Camp Summer Intern: View Job Description and Application Here Academic Year Internship (August 2026 - August 2027) Community Programs Camp Professional Intern: View Job Description and Application Here Additional Information Summer Positions The summer internship is a limited-term position lasting 400 hours. Employment is expected to run approximately from June 2026 - August 2026. Compensation is $22.50 per hour, based on an average of 40 hours per week. This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours. Academic Year Positions The academic year internship is a limited-term position lasting nine months or up to a total of 1,040 hours. Employment is expected to run approximately from mid-August 2026 to mid-May 2027. Compensation is $22.50 per hour, based on an average of 30 hours per week. The intern will receive time off during university breaks (approximately four weeks, unpaid). University Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well) Our mission is to move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well. We believe in the power of a team and the strength of a community. We lift each other up with our words, our actions, and our attitudes. We celebrate who we are, where we’re from, what we believe, and why we're here. We are committed to providing a workplace built on mutual respect, understanding, and a spirit of collaboration and community. Rec Well is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The University of Wisconsin-Madison The UW is home to many of today's top thinkers, researchers, and leaders, who are, in addition to supporting the educational mission of the university, frequently sought out to help with emerging challenges across the country and the world. Guiding this commitment to public service is the Wisconsin Idea, a principle that education should influence people's lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom. We recruit the best, and we generously fund projects that seek to improve lives outside the borders of our campus, our state, and our country. Madison, Wisconsin Madison is a vibrant community with a rich balance of natural surroundings and urban amenities. Known for its lakes, trails, parks, and entertainment, Madison boasts a diverse economy with strong job markets in healthcare, technology, education, and government sectors. Surrounded by lakes and parks, Madison offers both natural beauty and rich culture, whether you enjoy hiking and biking or musical festivals and theatre. It consistently ranks high in safety, making it a great place for families. How to Apply Apply by clicking the desired position link and start an application. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume and cover letter addressing your work-related experience and qualifications related to this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr