Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Salary
$16 - $20 / HOUR
The Seasonal Substitute Camp Counselor will supervise groups of campers aged 6-12, build positive relationships, and lead them through engaging activities and transitions while ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the day. This role also involves following camp policies, reporting incidents, and professionally communicating updates to parents and guardians.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and pass required state and company background checks, meeting minimum education and experience requirements. A minimum of two months of experience working with camp-age children is required (one year preferred), along with current First Aid and CPR certifications before the first day of camp.
Supervise groups of campers, building positive relationships and helping foster friendships Lead campers through group activities and transitions throughout the day, keeping campers engaged, included, and having fun Ensure 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 Communicate professionally with parents and guardians by sharing updates, addressing questions or concerns, and maintaining confidentiality
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.
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.
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.
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Market context
In Minnesota, seasonal camp counselor openings typically draw candidates with youth-program experience, especially when the role requires background checks, First Aid, and CPR. This position may be more competitive because it asks for prior camp-age child experience and a minimum age of 16, while offering benefits such as a 401(k), sick time, and discounts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and prepare examples of supervising children safely.
Salary benchmark
$66,004 avg / yr
Typical range: $41,600–$83,200 based on 94 active listings in Minnesota
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