Summer Camp Activity Counselor Miami

Miami, United States | Posted on 06/29/2026

University of Miami (Coral Gables Campus) – Housing available if desired

Camp runs from July 5 – August 2, 2026

Currently only 2‑week contracts from July 20 – August 2 are available

You will oversee international students during on‑campus activities, as well as lead and supervise students during off‑campus excursions. We are looking for both residential staff who will live on‑campus, as well as staff who can reliably commute.

Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to:

• Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security at all times.
• Ensure that students adhere to the YES USA Student Code of Conduct.
• Inform management immediately of any issues.

• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when arranged.
• Prepare for off‑site excursions (study and memorize cultural and historical information, check and study directions to excursion sites, etc.).
• Provide information and share stories with students/chaperones about cultural and historical places visited in a fun and engaging way.
• Actively supervise, interact with, and entertain students and chaperones to ensure their satisfaction.
• Follow the itinerary but be ready to think on your feet and successfully manage emerging situations.
• Provide receipts from excursion vendors or cafes/restaurants after each excursion, if applicable.
• Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with emergencies.
• Manage any problems or incidents and report them to the management team.

• Lead on‑campus activities, such as music night, volleyball, etc.
• Assist in coordinating on‑campus food activity deliveries, including tasks such as picking up food, setting up a dining area, facilitating food distribution, and cleaning up the dining area.

• Contribute to the preparation for student arrival by participating in tasks such as room inspections, assembling welcome packets, facilitating new student orientation, and conducting campus tours, among other responsibilities.
• Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the campus via private shuttle or taxi.
• Provide support during new student check‑ins.
• Assist with end‑of‑course ceremonies.
• Assist with room inspections during student check‑outs and coordinate their airport transfers for a seamless departure experience.
• Ensure punctuality for all excursions and scheduled activities.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when applicable.

• Must be currently enrolled in a university program (actively attending) or have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Establishes strong rapport with teenagers through effective communication.
• Displays a fun and outgoing personality to foster an engaging environment.
• Exhibits genuine interest in other cultures and willingly shares personal experiences.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and authority when dealing with students.
• Possesses a proactive approach to researching and learning about the city’s attractions to share with students.
• Ability to guide students around the city independently.
• Good sense of direction and strong knowledge of the city, including public transportation.
• Adapts well to change, showing flexibility in various situations.
• Commits to working extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to ensure program success.

• One day off per week.
• On‑campus housing in a shared dorm (residential staff).

• Excursions on non‑study days could begin as early as 10:30 am and end at 10:30 pm.
• Excursions on study days could begin as early as 1:30 pm and end at 10:30 pm.
• Residential activity counselors lead 12 days of excursions and work 120 hours in 2 weeks.

• Residential Salary: $1,110 – $1,222 every two weeks (housing provided).