Open Positions2024-03-08T03:45:28+00:00

Why join our staff?

Summer 2024 Dates: June 27 – August 16 (Closed July 4 & 5)

At Mohawk Day Camp, our staff enjoy summer days filled with excitement, spirit, friendship and opportunities to grow. Our staff is a community of positive, energetic, and nurturing individuals who act as leaders, mentors, and friends to our campers. A variety of positions available at Mohawk provides everyone the chance to thrive.

Check out the opportunities below!

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The Perks of Joining the Mohawk Team

Weekends & Nights Off

Staff Appr’n & Rec Events

Transportation

Lunch & Snacks Provided

Competitive Salary & Tips

Open Positions

Group/Lead Counselor2024-03-06T19:47:33+00:00
  • Group Counselors work with one camp group all summer and supervise safety of campers throughout the day
  • Must be engaging and nurturing when working campers
  • Working as part of a team to provide a positive camp experience for all campers
  • Participating in specialist-led camp activities alongside campers
  • Fully participate in all required pre-season staff training
  • Qualifications: Must be 16 years or older by June 27, 2024, successfully complete all background checks, and enjoy working with children
  • Salary Range: $2,450 to $3,700 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications and role)
Group Leader2024-03-06T19:46:52+00:00
  • Supervising the safety and well-being of a small group of campers
  • Must be engaging and nurturing when working campers
  • Mentoring and providing feedback to the counselors within your group
  • Communicating with camp families
  • Participating in specialist-led camp activities
  • Fully participate in all required pre-season staff training
  • Qualifications: The ideal candidate is a college graduate, certified teacher, coach, guidance counselor, or other individual experienced in child care and development, successfully complete all background checks, enjoys working with children
  • Salary Range: $4,950 to $5,750 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications and role)
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor2024-03-06T19:46:29+00:00
  • Lifeguarding one of our 8 heated swimming pools
  • Providing swim instruction for our campers, ages 3-14
  • Must be engaging and nurturing when working campers
  • Working on a team to maintain the safety of campers and staff within the pool complex
  • American Red Cross lifeguard certification provided
  • Fully participate in all required pre-season staff training 
  • Qualifications: Must be 16 years or older by June 27, 2024, lifeguard certification preferred but not required, successfully complete all background checks, enjoys working with children
  • Salary Range: $3,200 to $3,925 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications and role)
Swim Supervisor2024-03-06T19:46:10+00:00
  • Responsible for the overall well being of all campers and staff at each pool
  • Communicating with camp families
  • Must be engaging and nurturing when working with campers
  • Assessing and tracking campers swim progress daily throughout the season
  • Managing a team to maintain the safety of campers and staff within the pool complex
  • Mentoring and providing feedback to the lifeguards/swim instructors within your pool complex
  • Run swim lessons throughout the summer 
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor certification provided
  • Fully participate in all required pre-season staff training 
  • Qualifications: Must have experience as a swim instructor, leadership experience, lifeguard certification preferred but not required, successfully complete all background checks, enjoy working with children
  • Salary Range: $4,750 to $5,450 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications and role)
Activity Specialist2024-03-06T19:45:51+00:00
  • Activity Specialists work alone or in teams led by a Head Specialist, who is assisted by Assistant Specialists. Specialists organize and teach activities in their area of expertise. Open positions include:
    • Sports: Gymnastics, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Lacrosse, Hockey and Basketball
    • Creative & Performing Arts: Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Jewelry, dance, Thater, and More!
    • Adventure: Ropes Course, Archery, Survival Skills, and Mountain Biking
  • Executing lesson plans and activities with campers within your specialty area
  • Must be engaging and nurturing when working campers
  • Encouraging campers to explore their creative and adventurous side!
  • Fully participate in all required pre-season staff training 
  • Qualifications: Must be 16 years or older by June 27, 2024, experience in specialty area, successfully complete all background checks, enjoy working with children
  • Salary Range: $2,550 to $5,850 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications and role)
Nurse2024-03-06T19:45:30+00:00
  • Our nursing staff is a dynamic team of nurses, EMTs, and health administrative staff who are compassionate, patient and have a genuine love of kids
  • Providing medical care and first aid to campers and staff as needed
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records for each camper/staff member
  • Communicating effectively with parents/guardians regarding any health-related issues or incidents
  • Fully participate in all required pre-season staff training 
  • Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
  • Qualifications: RN License is required, specializes in pediatrics, successfully complete all background checks, enjoy working with children
  • Salary Range: $8,125 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications and role)
Equal Employment Opportunity2024-03-07T19:42:36+00:00

Mohawk Day Camp does not discriminate against applicants for employment or employees on the basis of an individual’s age, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and dismissal.

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