Top 74 Summer camp counselor Jobs in Edison, Nj

Summer Day Camp Counselor
YMCA OF NEWARK —Newark, NJ
- $19 an hour
- Seasonal
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
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Lead Camp Counselor
GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA —Plainfield, NJ
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Caregiving
- Mid-level
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School Age Childcare Counselor (Part Time)
The Summit Area YMCA —Berkeley Heights, NJ
- $17.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Summer Day Camp Counselor
KE Camps —Raritan, NJ
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Summer Camp Counselor
River Crossing YMCA —Annandale, NJ
- $16.50 - $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Military encouraged
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Flexible schedule
After Care Teacher
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart —Princeton, NJ
- $21.43 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
After School Program Coach
Rahway's Best Summer Camp & After School Program —Rahway, NJ
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Summer Camp Substitute Counselor - Princeton
Steve & Kate's Camp —Princeton, NJ
- $16.50 - $19.00 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Children
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Summer Camp Counselor
ISP Event Center —Randolph, NJ
- From $15.92 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Maintenance
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Aftercare program counselor
The Gateway Family YMCA, Elizabeth Branch —Rahway, NJ
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
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Camp Counselor
Montclair YMCA —Montclair, NJ
- $16.25 - $17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
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Summer Camp Teacher
Guidepost Montessori —Plainsboro, NJ
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Millburn - Summer Camp Counselor
Innovators Camp —Millburn, NJ
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
Assistant Camp Counselor
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc —Livingston, NJ
- $16.05 - $17.16 an hour
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Entry level
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Environmental Education Coordinator
Plainsboro Township —Plainsboro, NJ
- $55,170 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Adults
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Summer Camp Substitute Counselor - Montclair
Steve & Kate's Camp —Montclair, NJ
- $16.50 - $19.00 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Children
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Summer Camp Youngest Camper Counselor Lead - Princeton
Steve & Kate's Camp —Princeton, NJ
- $18.25 - $21.75 an hour
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Management
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School Age Child Care Youth Aide (16+)
River Crossing YMCA —Flemington, NJ
- $15.50 - $17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
After-School Counselor/Coach
Union County's Best Kids, LLC —Cranford, NJ
- $15.92 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
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Millburn - Summer Camp Instructor
Innovators Camp —Millburn, NJ
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule

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Summer Day Camp Counselor

YMCA OF NEWARK -
Newark, NJ

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Job Details

Seasonal
$19 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Activity planning for children
Working with youth

Full Job Description

The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is seeking seasonal Summer Day Camp Counselors for Summer Camp program for summer season 2026. If you wish to make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of others, join our team this summer! We aim to have our summer camp staff on board by the end of May 2026. The YMCA’s recruitment process includes comprehensive background screening including pre-employment drug test and criminal background check and upon hire, a wide range of trainings before start of the camp.

Summary of Essential Functions:

Counselors will be responsible for supervising groups of children within the programs as well as planning and executing the daily activities. Counselors are influential role models that directly impact the children’s overall YMCA experience. Compliance with safety procedures a must. All staff will be required to model the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in their work each day. Counselors are required to adhere to Abuse Risk Management policies:Adhere to policies related to boundaries with program participants. Attend required abuse risk management training. Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising program participants.Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. College credits/ degree a plus.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Minimum one year of experience working with youth in a group setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels including staff, children, and parents.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions that adhere to the purpose, mission, and goals of the YMCA.
Must be prepared to conduct various activities with children. May be required to go into the pool.
Current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications a plus.
Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) a plus.

Schedules: Mondays through Fridays: Three shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM, 3:30 PM-6:30 PM. Staff will be scheduled for either one of these shifts. Some Saturdays for Training.

Physical Demand: Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of outdoor and indoor locations.

Work Location: In person

The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the Y’s business, in accordance with applicable laws.

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Assistant Camp Counselor

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