Summer Camp Counselor

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​If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources
humanresources@wnc.edu 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

The Summer Camp Counselor supports the daily operations of College for Kids by providing supervision, encouragement, and a safe, engaging environment for youth participants. Counselors work directly with campers and instructors to ensure a positive camp experience. Work is performed on the WNC Carson City campus. Counselors may work indoors and outdoors and should be prepared for active, fast-paced days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor campers during classes, transitions, breaks, and activities

• Serve as a positive role model and maintain a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere

• Assist instructors with classroom setup, materials, and activity facilitation as needed

• Enforce camp rules and behavioral expectations consistently and respectfully

• Communicate camper concerns or incidents promptly to program staff

• Support check-in and check-out procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned by program staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must pass a background check prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Hiring Supervisor: If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department:

• Lauren Moore, Manager, Continuing Education: lauren.slemenda@wnc.edu or (775) 445 3357

Compensation

$15 an hour

Exempt 

No

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume

Posting Close Date

06/22/2026

Note to Applicant

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building, Room 154

Carson City, NV 89703

 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

 

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

 

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

 

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

 

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. 

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

 

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

 

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.