Summer Camp Counselor

Job Description

The Ohio Hispanic Coalition is in search of dedicated individuals to work as Summer Camp Counselors for the Niños en Acción (Children in Action) Summer Enrichment Camp. Staff will start on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 and ending on Friday, August 21st, 2026. The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 4:00PM, excluding federal holidays.

Why This Role Stands Out

Looking for a meaningful summer job that builds your resume and makes a real impact?

As a Summer Camp Counselor with the Ohio Hispanic Coalition (OHCO), you’ll gain hands-on experience in education, youth development, and community engagement—while working with a supportive team and making a difference in the lives of local youth.

About the Program

The Niños en Acción Summer Enrichment Camp provides culturally and linguistically-appropriate technology and social/emotional development programming for historically-marginalized, low-income, Latino/Hispanic youth ages 6-13 in the Columbus area. The program will take place during the summer from June 8th, 2026 through August 21st, 2026, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM, excluding federal holidays.

The program will address barriers in digital literacy and social/emotional development experienced by low-income, Latino/Hispanic youth residents through STEAM activities in a safe and healthy environment for participants to foster their academic performance, intellectual growth, diversity, self-identity/expression, healthy lifestyle choices, conflict resolution, anger management, career pathways, transferable skills, environmental awareness, financial literacy, and community and civic engagement in preparation for the next school year and future career.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely arrival and adherence to work schedule.
• Assist in providing services to families in public benefits applications, registrations, and general assistance.
• Physically active and engaging with the participants.
• Facilitate daily services for students such as classroom preparation, meal service, and overall cleanliness.
• Execute all educational activities, recreational activities, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and timely any problems, concerns, or comments surrounding students, activities, or staff members to supervisors.
• Provide physical, cultural, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)-related activities from the curriculum available.
• Engage participants in group work and activities, such as reading, grammar, math problem-solving, technology skills, arts and crafts, projects, and physical activity.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and clean learning environment in the classroom.
• Develop lesson plans and maintain classroom management.
• Ability to both take direction and work independently.
• Physical ability to lift and carry boxes up to 30 pounds.
• Flexible schedule availability to assist in community events and provide outreach efforts.
• Travel with students while managing student safety and behavior on the bus and at field trip sites.
• Understands and is willing to travel around Central Ohio areas and/or be assigned to other sites when needed.
• Maintain constant and effective communication with the parents in the program, when needed.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service to the students, parents, instructors, staff, and visitors at all times.
• Commitment to be present and assist with the end-of-program celebration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. (required)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)
• Ability to pass a BCI Background Check (required)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle. (required)
• Fluent in English (required)
• Fluent in Spanish (preferred)
• Microsoft Word, and Excel technological abilities (preferred)
• HS Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Available to work the entire camp period (June 8, 2026 - August 21, 2026). Applicants that need to be absent for three or more days off during the period will not be considered. Any time off requested during the summer camp dates must be disclosed and be pre-approved prior to hiring.

Experience: One or more years of related child care or summer day camp experience (preferred)

• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and initiative, and must display a positive and professional attitude.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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.

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, to talk and hear, to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, to climb or balance, to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, occasional bending, reaching or squatting. The individual is required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Also required is frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the telephone. More than 80% of time is spent outdoors. The noise level is normal to loud within an active program environment.

Job Type: Temporary. Position does not include benefits (paid medical leave, paid time off, health insurance, 401k retirement, etc.).

Salary: Starting at $18.00 per hour.

The Ohio Hispanic Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. The Ohio Hispanic Coalition does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43220 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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