Why join our staff?
Summer 2027 Dates: June 28 – August 19 (Closed July 5)
At Mohawk Day Camp, our staff enjoys 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. Mohawk offers a variety of positions that let everyone thrive.
Check out the opportunities below!
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 CounselorKerrianne Miller2026-10-09T15:44:48+00:00
Group/Lead Counselor
- Group Counselors work with one camp group all summer and supervise the safety of campers throughout the day
- Must be engaging and nurturing when working with campers
- Working as part of a team to provide a positive camp experience for all campers
- Participate 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 28, 2027, successfully complete all background checks, and enjoy working with children
- Salary Range: $2,850 to $4,350 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications, and role)
Group LeaderKerrianne Miller2026-10-09T16:06:52+00:00
Group Leader:
- Supervising the safety and well-being of a small group of campers
- Must be engaging and nurturing when working with 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, who completes all background checks, and enjoys working with children
- Salary Range: $5,850 – $7,350 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications, and role)
Lifeguard/Swim InstructorKerrianne Miller2026-10-09T15:07:10+00:00
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor:
- Lifeguarding one of our 8 heated swimming pools
- Providing swim instruction for our campers, ages 3-14
- Must be engaging and nurturing when working with 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 28, 2027; lifeguard certification preferred but not required; complete all background checks; and enjoy working with children
- Salary Range: $3,750 to $4,350 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications, and role)
Swim SupervisorKerrianne Miller2026-10-09T15:40:30+00:00
Swim Supervisors:
- 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 through our custom app
- 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 daily 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, complete all background checks, enjoy working with children
- Salary Range: $5,600 to $7,000 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications, and role)
Activity SpecialistKerrianne Miller2026-10-09T15:41:00+00:00
Activity Specialist:
- Activity Specialists work alone or in teams led by a Head Specialist, supported by Assistant Specialists. Specialists organize and teach activities in their areas of expertise. Open positions include:
- Sports: Gymnastics, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Lacrosse, and Hockey
- Creative & Performing Arts: Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Jewelry, Dance, Theater, and More!
- Adventure: Ropes Course, Archery, Outdoor Survival Skills, and Mountain Biking
- Executing lesson plans and activities with campers within your specialty area
- Must be engaging and nurturing when working with 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 28, 2027, have experience in a specialty area, complete all background checks, and enjoy working with children
- Salary Range: $2,950 to $7,000 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications, and role)
NurseKerrianne Miller2026-10-09T15:37:52+00:00
Nurses:
- 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, and enjoys working with children
- Salary Range: $9,050 for the season (Individual compensation based on education, skill set, experience, qualifications, and role)
