Fort Wonder Camp Counselor

Fort Worth, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

FORT WONDER SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Counselor

Fort Wonder is seeking qualified applicants to join our 2026 team! If you are a hard-working and collaborative team member who is passionate about working with children (Pre-K-5th grade) in an energetic summer camp environment and creating a summer full of memories for our campers (and yourself) 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. Counselors must be willing and flexible to work with all age groups (Pre-K-5th).
Provide campers with physical safety and emotional support to create a positive camp experience.
Lead campers through their daily activities.
Communicate professionally and effectively with supervisors and peers as issues arise.
Commitment to full summer schedule required as follows:
- May 26-29: 8:00AM-4:00 PM camp training with 30 minute lunch break daily
- June 1-July 17: 7:45 AM-4:00 PM Specialty Camps Monday through Friday with 30-minute lunch break daily. (NO camps June 19 or the week of June 29-July 3.)
- July 20-July 31: 7:45 AM-12:00 PM OR 11:45 AM-4:00 PM Specialty Camp shift M-F
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 and pre-employment drug screen
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.

DescriptionFORT WONDER SUMMER CAMPSCamp CounselorFort Wonder is seeking qualified applicants to join our 2026 team! If you are a hard-working and collaborative team member who is passionate about working with children (Pre-K-5th grade) in an energetic summer camp environment and creating a summer fu...