Summer Camp Counselor

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Newark, DE

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Childcare, Communication Skills, Defibrillator, Diversity, Multicultural, Organizational Skills, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Newark, DE
POSTED
30+ days ago

Summer Camp Counselor JobID: 34343

Position Type: Specialized Schools / Programs

Date Posted: 2/5/2026

Location: Providence Creek Academy Charter School

Date Available: 06/15/2026

Closing Date: 04/15/2026

District: Providence Creek Academy Charter School

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Title of this Position: Camp Counselor

Reports To: Lead Counselor

The Camp Counselor is responsible for providing safe and friendly childcare for the campers at Providence Creek Academy Summer Camp. Qualities needed to thrive in this role:

• Relationships - the ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and key school stakeholders across the school • Knowledge - a working knowledge of PCA systems, procedures, and protocols • Dedication - a desire to interact and safely care for campers in a fun and creative environment • Community - the ability to support the other counselors in the execution of the schedule and activities that occur daily

Major Responsibilities Include:

Under the supervision of the Lead Counselor and Director, the Camp Counselor will:

• Lead the camp in the morning stretch and pledge • Set up breakfast • Set up snack • Carry group backpack and radio at all times • Provides group supervision of campers with attention to all of the following: • schedule • program • health • happiness • discipline • cleanliness • safety • routine duties • character and skill development

Additional duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience and Qualifications: Previous experience or work with children ages 4-15 preferred • Fingerprinting / CBC / TB / DFS CPR required • CPR / AED certified preferred • 18 years or older

Skills:

• Ability to: Communicate accurately and effectively with various levels of staff • Remain organized • Behavior management experience • Reliable / Dependable • Fun loving

Compensation: This position will require 3 days of work per week

Compensation: Based on years with PCA Summer Camp and Education

Notes: A criminal background check is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate during the interview process an understanding of diversity, educational equity and multicultural education. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. The selected candidate should expect to perform any other related activities needed to deliver the positions key duties and responsibilities and follow any other instructions as defined by his/her supervisor.

Providence Creek Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age, or Vietnam Era veterans status in employment or its programs and activities.

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