Entry Level Day Camp Counselor Jobs
New grad day camp counselor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where enthusiasm, a background in youth work or education, and any hands-on internship or volunteer experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Lynn University, Penn State Health, and FOX Rehabilitation hiring at this level now.
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2 Surgical is a 17 bed Surgical Acute Care floor that specializes in Bariatric, Neurological, Orthopedic and Gender Care patient surgeries.
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Up to $8,000 offered in Sign on Bonuses!
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
What You Will Do
- Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
- Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required) or
- (MN) Master in Nursing (Required)
- Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
- 10%
A Brief Overview
2 Surgical is a 17 bed Surgical Acute Care floor that specializes in Bariatric, Neurological, Orthopedic and Gender Care patient surgeries.
Click HERE to learn about these floors!
Up to $8,000 offered in Sign on Bonuses!
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
What You Will Do
- Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
- Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required) or
- (MN) Master in Nursing (Required)
- Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
- 10%
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Entry Level Day Camp Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level day camp counselor job?
Entry level day camp counselor roles prioritize candidates who demonstrate patience, energy, and a genuine interest in working with children. Employers at this stage look for any youth-facing experience, whether from babysitting, tutoring, volunteering at a school, or leading a community program. First aid or CPT certification gives you a real edge, and a brief cover letter that highlights a specific moment working with kids can set your application apart.
Which companies hire entry level day camp counselors?
Companies hiring entry level day camp counselors right now include Lynn University, Penn State Health, and FOX Rehabilitation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring typically comes from recreational programs, nonprofit youth organizations, parks and recreation departments, and private summer camps actively building their seasonal counselor teams.
Are there remote entry level day camp counselor jobs?
Yes, though most day camp counselor roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level day camp counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve program planning, virtual enrichment sessions, or administrative coordination rather than direct in-person supervision of campers.
Are these new grad day camp counselor jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior day camp counselor roles that explicitly welcome little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically asks for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or volunteer work in lieu of full-time history, and treats a portfolio of youth programming or a strong reference from a coach or teacher as valid credentials.
Which industries hire the most entry level day camp counselors?
Entry Level day camp counselor roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they run structured seasonal and year-round youth programs that consistently need enthusiastic, early-career candidates to fill counselor positions.