Camp Middlesex Assistant - Ten (10) Positions Available

SALARY: $15.50 per hour

OPENING DATE: 3/19/2025

CLOSING DATE: 5/1/2023 11:59 PM

UNIT: Unaffiliated (Part-time, seasonal)

DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning, Camp Director

The position assists the Camp Director in an 8-week, fast-paced summer college camp program for children ages 5-13.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Camp instructors with running activities, supervising play and lunch, and directing campers throughout the day, especially during drop off and dismissal.
• Motivates children to participate in age-appropriate activities.
• Ensures campers are safe and follows policies and procedures.
• Communicates with direct supervisor and program director regarding potential hazards, concerns, or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Assists where needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children
• Ability to communicate well and work with a variety of ages and skill levels
• Friendly, caring, and outgoing personality along with the energy and stamina needed to work with kids
Reliable and responsible individual

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience caring for and supervising children
• Education, Psychology, or Social Work major
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to make independent decisions
• Strong, proactive problem-solving skills
• Capacity to handle diverse responsibilities and multi-task
• Ability to deal positively with a diverse population

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Ten (10) part-time, seasonal positions available on the Edison, NJ Campus

Fingerprinting and a background check is required

SCHEDULE: June 23, 2025 to August 15, 2025 (No camp on July 4)
Monday through Friday, with hours typically 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30-min unpaid break

(Prefer to hire staff available all 8 weeks of the summer camp)