SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
Company: Iron Peak Sports & Events
Location: Hillsborough
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Iron Peak Sports & Events, LLC
LOCATION: Hillsborough, NJ DEPARTMENT: YOUTH PROGRAMS REPORTS TO:
CAMP DIRECTOR STATUS: PART-TIME (SEASONAL) ABOUT THE COMPANY: Iron
Peak Sports & Events is a premier sport, recreation and
entertainment destination focused on improving the health and
economic vitality of Hillsborough, NJ. You will be joining a
championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service
built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal
growth. Iron Peak Sports & Events is the epicenter for positivity
for our community. Our facility is a celebration of finding out who
you are and empowering you to be you best self. At Iron Peak we
want you to find camaraderie and a sense of belonging. In addition,
we believe in finding joy in unexpected places, and cherishing
defeats by making them successes. We are the pinnacle of sports,
events, and entertainment. POSITION SUMMARY: Counselors will lead
and supervise groups of children, ages 3-14 years old, in a variety
of sports and recreational activities, while ensuring a fun and
safe atmosphere that creates memorable experiences for all campers
at Iron Peak. Counselors are responsible for carrying out lesson
plans designed by the Camp Director and within a variety of
activities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Ensure a group of assigned campers is
supervised and safe Utilize appropriate behavior management
techniques Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are
age-appropriate Model good behavior for campers as it relates to
sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness Identify teachable
moments and capitalize on them Perform all responsibilities in a
manner that guarantees the safety of campers Facilitate and
encourage participation, fun, and inclusivity in camp activities
Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner Organize
and maintain updated camper forms and information for each week
Assist with before/after camp drop-off, check-in, and sign-out
Assist other counselors/coaches with camp duties MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or general education degree
(GED) preferred 1 year of experience supervising and working with
children, preferably as a camp counselor, coach, before/after
school monitor, caregiver, daycare provider, or teacher CPR, First
Aid, AED certification required and current (course offered at Iron
Peak, pre-camp) Flexible work schedule and regular attendance is
necessary Experience with a variety of recreational, adventure,
and/or athletic activities; knowledge of basic sport skills and
instruction Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for
others in adherence with provided protocol and standards
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, engage, and lead activities
for large groups of children Ability to maintain focus and safety
in a high-volume, fast-paced environment Must be detail-orientated
and have outstanding organizational, multi-task, and communication
skills Ability to remain calm and focused in challenging and
stressful situations Must be respectful and friendly to our
campers, families, guests, and fellow staff WORKING CONDITIONS AND
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist high Will be
required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether
indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend Must be able to
identify problems and/or hazards and resolve or report to
management Must comply with safety and health code standards
Facility has intermittent noise Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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