Join Our Team

• Applications Open: January 12th
• Applications Close: February 20th
• Interviews held: February 23rd - March 12th
• Decisions made by: March 18th
• Training Week (required): Week of June 15th, no training on Juneteenth (6/19)
  • Along with an additional day to be announced for CPR/AED/FA certification and Water Safety review
• Camp: June 22 - July 31 (off July 3rd & weekends)

All interviews will be conducted via zoom. 

Please email both Assistant Directors with any questions or concerns:

Nyindu Kabangu, Jr. (nkabangu@umd.edu)

Phoebe Kurniawan (pkurniaw@umd.edu)

Group Counselors must be 18+ years old and in college or have graduated college and will work with all camp groups throughout the summer. Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. Please note this position is primarily located in the Eppley Recreation Center on the College Park Campus of the University of Maryland.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Guide a group through their daily camp experience. 

Specific duties: 

• Monitor the health and safety of campers
• Supervise campers as they move through scheduled daily activities
• Organize and lead games and activities
• Promote safe participation and exploration
• Enforce camp rules
• Manage behavior problems
• Prepare facilities for daily activities
• Cleanup facilities at day’s end
• Assist with planning of weekly and daily activities and camp program evaluation
• Supervise extended care activities as scheduled

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must...

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be working toward or have completed a bachelor’s degree
• Have work or volunteer experience working with elementary school aged children
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for helping children explore participation in varied recreational activities and an ability to relate to children of diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate reliability and work ethic
• Complete a state and federal criminal background check. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children in a in a camp or recreational setting
• Majoring in education, sport and leisure studies, social work, sport management, or similar field
• Ability to relate to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds
• Be conscientious and dedicated

BENEFITS

• Leadership and professional development
• Convenient, on-campus location
• Competitive pay
• Fun and professional working environment
• Daytime only working hours
• No weekend work

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work with groups of up to 10 elementary school age children
• Some light maintenance including trash disposal, sweeping or mopping
• Active in and out of doors, sometimes in high heat or humidity
• Actively engaged with campers in an aquatic environment daily

EXPECTATIONS

• Sign a criminal record disclosure form and get fingerprinted
• Be successfully vetted by Child Protective Services for the State of Maryland
• Follow department safety and risk management practices
• Follow department policies and procedures
• Attend pre-camp training
• Successfully complete all required certification trainings
• Available to work weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:30 pm
• Must attend all training dates and work all 6 weeks of camp

PAY: Competitive salary based on education and experience for all training and weeks of camp.

University Recreation & Wellness has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich the current culturally inclusive environment. 

Junior Counselors must be 16-18 years old and will work with all camp groups throughout the summer. Junior Counselors will not be primary caregivers of campers but support Day Camp Counselors. Please note this position is primarily located in the Eppley Recreation Center on the College Park Campus of the University of Maryland.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Day Camp Counselors with a group through their daily camp experience. Specific duties: 

• Assist in monitoring the health and safety of campers
• Assist in supervising campers as they move through scheduled daily activities
• Organize and lead games and activities
• Promote safe participation and exploration
• Enforce camp rules
• Prepare facilities for daily activities
• Cleanup facilities at day’s end
• Assist with planning of weekly and daily activities and camp program evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must...

• Be at least 16 years old
• Currently enrolled in high school
• Have work or volunteer experience working with elementary school aged children
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for helping children explore participation in varied recreational activities and an ability to relate to children of diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate reliability and work ethic
• Complete a state and federal criminal background check. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children in a in a camp or recreational setting
• Ability to relate to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds
• Be conscientious and dedicated

BENEFITS

• Leadership and professional development
• Competitive pay
• Fun and professional working environment
• Daytime only working hours
• No weekend work

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work with 1 Day Camp Counselor and groups of up to 10 elementary school age children
• Some light maintenance including trash disposal, sweeping or mopping
• Active in and out of doors, sometimes in high heat or humidity
• Actively engaged with campers in an aquatic environment daily

EXPECTATIONS

• Sign a criminal record disclosure form and get fingerprinted
• Be successfully vetted by Child Protective Services for the State of Maryland
• Follow department safety and risk management practices
• Follow department policies and procedures
• Attend pre-camp training
• Successfully complete all required certification trainings
• Available weekdays between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm
• Must attend all training dates and work all 6 weeks of camp

PAY: Competitive salary based on education and experience for all training and weeks of camp.

University Recreation & Wellness has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich the current culturally inclusive environment.  

Title: Arts & Crafts Instructor

General Purpose of Position: Support Terp Quest Headquarters with any duties that are necessary for the smooth operation of camp. 

Responsibilities of the Position: 

• Planning, organization of and implementation of daily craft activities for all ages
• Plan a variety of projects that are age group appropriate and also relate to the week’s theme
• Manage a class 20-25 participants 4-6 times per day, M-F
• Prepare supplies and facility prior to each activity
• Maintain a clean and safe art room
• Provide care and prevent loss of art supplies
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all supplies
• Compliance with department regulations and state certification.
• Assistance in general maintenance of assigned area, safety and security of participants
• Supervise after care (until 5:30pm) between 3 and 5 days a week
• Meet with an Assistant Director of Terp Quest Day Camp weekly
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with varying conditions, including heat, cold, and precipitation
• Retain CPR/First Aid with AED for Professional Rescuers certification with the Red Cross (provided by RecWell)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be working toward or have completed a bachelor’s degree
• Have work or volunteer experience working with elementary school aged children
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for helping children explore participation in varied recreational activities and an ability to relate to children of diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate reliability and work ethic
• Complete a state and federal criminal background check

Supervised by: Assistant Director(s) of Terp Quest Day Camp

General Purpose of Position: Support Terp Quest Headquarters with any duties that are necessary for the smooth operation of camp. 

Responsibilities of the Position: 

• Assist Terp Quest professional staff with any tasks necessary for the operation of camp
• Care for campers in Before Care and After Care on a rotating basis
• Fill in for counselors as needed:
  • Monitor the health and safety of campers
  • Supervise campers as they move through scheduled daily activities
  • Organize and lead games and activities
  • Promote safe participation and exploration
  • Enforce camp rules
  • Manage behavior problems
  • Prepare facilities for daily activities
  • Cleanup facilities at day’s end
  • Assist with planning of weekly and daily activities and camp program evaluation
  • Supervise extended care activities as scheduled

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with varying conditions, including heat, cold, and precipitation
• Retain CPR/First Aid with AED for Professional Rescuers certification with the Red Cross (provided by RecWell)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be working toward or have completed a bachelor’s degree
• Have work or volunteer experience working with elementary school aged children
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for helping children explore participation in varied recreational activities and an ability to relate to children of diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate reliability and work ethic
• Complete a state and federal criminal background check.

Supervised by: Assistant Director(s) of Terp Quest Day Camp

General Purpose of Position: Supervise and guide 13 to 15-year-old Counselors in Training (CITs) to prepare them to be counselors for the Terp Quest Day Camp. 

Responsibilities of the Position: 

• Manage the development of 8-25 CITs weekly
• Lead all morning and afternoon meetings with CITs, designed to teach games and activities, provide constructive feedback, practice the AWESOME rules, and to provide a safe space for reflection and exploration
• Assign CITs certain tasks and responsibilities correlated to the theme of the week
• Assist CITs in planning, practicing, leading, and executing one game or activity every Friday
• Provide consistent and constructive feedback to CITs, including mid-summer meetings
• Monitor the health and safety of campers and provide care as needed
• Enforce camp rules, policies, and procedures, and manage camper behavior
• Assist with planning of weekly and daily activities and camp program evaluation
• Supervise before care (starting at 7:30am) and after care (until 5:30pm) on a rotating basis
• Meet weekly with an Assistant Director of Terp Quest Day Camp
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a student pursuing a career in education
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with varying conditions, including heat, cold, and precipitation
• Retain CPR/First Aid with AED for Professional Rescuers certification with the Red Cross (provided by RecWell)
• Staff will be required to complete a background check (provided by RecWell) prior to the start of camp

Supervised by: Assistant Director(s) of Terp Quest Day Camp

General Purpose of Position: The goal of the program is to have a group of Counselors in Training (CITs) and guide them with knowledge and experience into their adolescent years. The CITs will be expected to have an increased level of maturity, responsibility, and willingness to grow. 

Responsibilities:
Attend daily morning and afternoon meetings to learn various games and activities, receive constructive feedback, practice the AWESOME rules, and to reflect and explore what it means to be a counselor
Assist counselors with group maintenance, ensuring safe participation
Enforce AWESOME rules
Assist with set up, execution, and break down of weekly and daily activities
Plan, practice, lead, and execute one game or activity every Friday, with support and supervision of counselors

Qualifications:
Must be a 13, 14, or 15-year-old that is interested in learning how to be a counselor

Supervised by: Terp Quest Day Camp CIT Lead

**Cost for program varies by week. To join our CIT team please register your child for camp using the CampDoc portal.