Seasonal Camp Counselor - Rochester, MN

Responsibilities

Supervise and support a consistent group of campers, building positive relationships and helping foster friendships Facilitate group activities and transitions throughout the day, keeping campers engaged, included, and having fun Maintain camper safety and well‑being at all times, including awareness of allergies, dietary restrictions, and individual needs Follow camp policies and expectations, and report or document incidents or injuries as needed Share daily updates and photos, respond to campers’ questions and needs, and assist across groups or with meals as needed

Qualifications

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age 2+ months of experience working with camp-age children required (1 year preferred), ideally in a summer camp setting First Aid and CPR certification required prior to the first day of camp Ability to chaperone campers for off-site field trips when required About Science Factory Camp Science Factory Camp is part of the Bright Horizons family, sharing a commitment to creating meaningful, confidence building experiences for children. Campers ages 6–12 explore science, art, and movement through hands on projects that encourage curiosity, experimentation, and imagination. Each week features a new theme such as space, animals, or the ocean, with activities that blend science concepts and creative thinking. With intentionally low screen time, campers learn through trial and error, embrace the mess, and build confidence as they create, explore, and discover.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a day camp setting to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
• This will include the following physical demands: Frequently lift, carry, or hold items weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds Supervise and interact daily with children both indoors and outdoors (for extended periods in varied weather conditions). Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements Ability, with or without accommodation, to hear, understand, and respond to spoken communication, emergency signals, and alarms Ability to communicate clearly with managers, coworkers, children, and families The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. This position requires in-person work in the Rochester, MN area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $16.00 – $19.50 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 401(k) retirement plan Spring Health Employee Assistance Program Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role are eligible for 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours worked. Deadline to Apply: Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Compensation

• $15.50-$19.50
• Life at
• Bright
• Horizons: At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others. Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.