Camp Counselors
Fort Wonder is seeking qualified applicants to join our 2025 team! If you are a hard-working, independent and collaborative group member who is passionate about working with children in an energetic summer camp environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the daily management of a single group of campers in a specific age group.
- Provide campers with physical safety and emotional support to create a positive camp experience.
- Lead campers through their daily activities.
- Communicate directly with parents of campers in their group as needed.
- Commitment to summer schedule as follows:
- May 27-30, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM: Camp Training, with a 30-minute lunch break daily
- June 2 - July 18, 8:00AM-4:00 PM: Signature Camps, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break daily (No camps on June 19 or the week of June 30-July 4)
- Pay Range: $15+ per hour
Minimum qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Demonstrated experience working with children
- Candidates 18 and over must pass a criminal background check
- Positive verification of references
Physical demands:
- Must be able to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Will spend significant portions of the day walking or standing
- Subject to outside environmental conditions
Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:
Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance, and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School.
The FWCD Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.
