Summer Camp Counselor - Jersey

Turn Your Summer into Something Extraordinary – Become a Seasonal Camp Counselor with Kids in the Game!

Empower Staff, Inspire Campers, and Build a Summer That Matters.

Kids in the Game provides unforgettable day camp experiences for hundreds of New York children across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and now Westchester & Jersey City. When you join our summer camp leadership cohort, you'll be part of a dynamic team of Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, and 275+ coaches running outstanding programming at our 13 summer day camps.

Kids in the Game camps are where sports, creativity, and community come together to shape confident, compassionate, and connected kids. Every summer, our camps across New York City, Westchester & Jersey City bring together diverse groups of children to explore new sports, build friendships, develop positive social skills, and learn how to be part of a team. Our camps offer kids a uniquely designed blend of sports and games, arts and crafts, STEM enrichment, field trips, swim activities, theme weeks, and all‑camp special events to make every week the highlight of a child's summer.

Each day is fueled by energy, laughter, and belonging. Our team of camp leaders, specialists, and counselors create an environment where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to try something new. We believe camp is more than a summer activity — it's a place where kids discover who they are and who they can become.

As a Certified B Corporation, we’re on a mission to positively impact the lives of all stakeholders—campers, families, staff, community members, and partners. We’re looking for Camp Counselors who want to be positive role models, build emotional intelligence, boost confidence, create inclusive communities, and help bring high‑quality camp experiences to kids across NYC, Westchester, and Jersey City.

As a Camp Counselor, you will report to your Division Leader and Camp Leadership Team and work closely with fellow counselors and specialists to supervise campers and deliver engaging daily programming. You are responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and high‑energy environment for your assigned group of campers while actively participating in and facilitating camp activities.

This role is rooted in youth development, teamwork, and hands‑on engagement. Camp Counselors lead activities, support camper social‑emotional growth, manage group dynamics, and model positive behavior throughout the camp day. You are a consistent presence for campers—helping them feel included, confident, and excited to come to camp each morning.

Camp Counselors are expected to be active participants in camp life, jumping into games, supporting transitions, collaborating with staff, and contributing to a positive camp culture grounded in Kids in the Game's mission and values.

• Jersey City: 118 Ferry St., Jersey City, NJ 07307

All locations require arrival by 7:45 am daily via public transportation or personal transportation, and staying on‑site until 4:15 pm daily (and until 5:30 pm twice per week to support after‑care activities).

• Positivity: Bring energy, enthusiasm, and optimism to each day, no matter the weather or schedule changes.
• Empathy: Demonstrate patience, understanding, and compassion for campers of different ages, backgrounds, and needs.
• Commitment: Show up prepared, punctual, and reliable for all scheduled shifts, trainings, and responsibilities.
• Ambition: Seek opportunities to grow as a leader and youth development professional, taking initiative in planning activities and problem‑solving.
• Inclusivity: Create a welcoming environment where all campers feel safe, respected, and included, adapting activities for equitable participation.

• Provide active supervision of campers at all times.
• Build positive relationships with campers and support their social‑emotional growth.
• Help campers navigate conflict, homesickness, frustration, and peer interactions with care and empathy.
• Encourage campers to try new activities, practice teamwork, and…