Summer Camp Youngest Camper Counselor Lead - Princeton

Location : 650 Great Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540 Camp Dates : 6/22/2026 (Mon) - 8/14/2026 (Fri) – (additionally, one weekend to set up, one weekend to breakdown, and an orientation date) Camp Hours : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary) Hourly Wage : The hourly rate for this position is $18.75 - $21.75 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors. At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves . Campers choose minute‑to‑minute how to spend their time because making decisions today helps to build the self‑confidence they’ll need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate’s staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play. Job Responsibilities The only small piece of this job is the size of your campers’ shoes. Our youngest campers (ages 4‑5) are free to take on camp with self‑direction like our older campers, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need some extra TLC. As the youngest campers' lead counselor, you’ll utilize resources provided by S&K to implement and manage the structure of the camp day, manage a team of support staff, and generally make sure that we are meeting all the baseline needs of our little ones. Job Requirements At least 18 years of age Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp‑age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting. First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications) By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate's permission to email or text you. You may be asked to chaperone campers on an off‑site Field Trip where locations demand. Physical Requirements Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location. Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces. Assist in camp set‑up and breakdown during move‑in and out weekends. Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities. Participate in athletic games. Benefits Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time. Deadline to Apply : This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Steve-