SummerWorks Camp Counselor

School Overview

Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all. 

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference. 

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community. 

Position Summary

The SummerWorks Camp Counselor supervises children, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive environment while communicating with the leadership team. Counselors lead activities, foster positive camper relationships, assist with conflict resolution, and ensure smooth transitions. Responsibilities include setting up and cleaning activity spaces, monitoring safety, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, flexible, and have experience working with children or as a camp counselor, strong communication skills, and a teamwork mindset.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Child Care 

• Ensure a safe and supportive environment by actively supervising children at all times
• Engage with campers through indoor and outdoor play while maintaining awareness of the entire group
• Respond to children's needs with patience and understanding, recognizing them as individuals
• Assist with conflict resolution and provide support when challenges arise
• Facilitate smooth transitions between activities, including check-in, check-out, and movement between spaces

 Communication

• Learn and use the names of children, parents, caregivers, and staff to foster a welcoming environment
• Communicate important updates about activities, schedules, and concerns to fellow staff and the leadership team
• Inform the Director of SummerWorks promptly about any questions, concerns, or messages from parents, students, or staff
• Handle difficult situations with professionalism and composure

Professionalism

• Become familiar with camp policies, procedures, and staff expectations
• Arrive on time and dressed appropriately to engage with and care for children

Additional Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and clean activity spaces for both indoor and outdoor play
• Respond to emergencies calmly and professionally

Skills and Requirements

• Prior experience working with children ages four to thirteen
• Flexible, caring, enthusiastic disposition
• CPR certification required (training provided)
• Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced with professionalism and maturity
• Ability to supervise large groups of children daily
• An openness to making mistakes and trying new things
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deal with emergencies

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Work comfortably and effectively in outdoor environments, including direct sunlight and varying temperatures
• Supervision of pool activities is a component of this role, which may include entering the pool periodically. However, reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific needs or limitations that prevent them from entering the water
• Move easily around classrooms, the Rowland Hall McCarthey campus, and off-site locations for field trips to support various activities
• Contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member of the SummerWorks program
• Lift up to 10 lbs of boxes to prepare/clean up from activities
• communicate appropriately and effectively with constituents, including students, families, and colleagues

Additional Information

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position. SummerWorks has mandatory paid staff training on June 5, 6, & 7, 2025. Our Camp season begins on Monday, June 9, 2025, and ends on Friday, August 8, 2025; camp staff work 8:10 am - 4 pm daily. There will be no camp on June 19, July 4, and July 24 & 25. CPR and First Aid certification is required. SummerWorks offers CPR and First Aid training prior to the start of camp.

For more information about the school and SummerWorks, please visit www.rowlandhall.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.