Summer Camp Youngest Camper Counselor Lead - Charlotte

Overview

Job Details

Location: 508 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Camp Dates: 6/16/2026 (Tue) - 8/8/2026 (Fri) with one weekend for setup, one weekend for breakdown, and an orientation date

Camp Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary)

Hourly Wage: 17.75 - 20.25 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.

Philosophy: At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers decide minute-to-minute how to spend their time to build self-confidence for tomorrow, and we empower our staff to be their authentic selves in an inclusive community.

Job Responsibilities

The youngest campers (ages 4-5) are free to take on camp with self-direction, but require extra TLC. As the youngest campers' lead counselor, you will:

• Utilize resources provided by Steve & Kate's to implement and manage the structure of the camp day
• Manage a team of support staff
• Ensure the baseline needs of our little ones are met

Additional Responsibilities

• Do you appreciate and agree with our self-directed approach for kids?
• Would sparking conversations with staff, campers and parents fit in your comfort zone? If not, are you willing to grow?
• Are you a self-starter excited to take ownership of your own mini-program?
• Are you comfortable navigating challenging and sometimes sensitive interactions?
• Are you the type of person who strives to make someone feel cared for beyond a message?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to help others stay calm?
• Can you keep up with high energy levels of 4-12 year olds and, if needed, handle physical aspects up to about 40 pounds?

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in 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 consent to Steve & Kate's emailing or texting you
• You may be asked to chaperone campers on off-site field trips where locations demand

This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons’ and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a school-aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, to ensure child safety.

Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons comply with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. The full set of physical requirements includes:

• 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 move-out weekends
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities
• Participate in athletic games

• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time

Final date to receive applications: This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026.