Camp Nonesuch Counselor

Job Opportunities | The Rivers School | Independent Day School - Grades 6-12

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Weston, Massachusetts, US Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted December 23, 2025
Job description

The Rivers School — a 6-12 co-ed independent day school in Weston, MA, just outside Boston — seeks professionals who are looking to join a dynamic, innovative, and welcoming school community.

Camp Nonesuch is hiring camp counselors for the 2026 summer camp season starting June 29 through August 14, and Hours are 8:30 – 4:15 Monday – Friday. Preference for counselors is to work for the entire summer season, but options are available to work a limited number of two-week sessions.

Job Summary:

We are looking for counselors who have a passion for working with children ages 7-14 and can teach activities they also have a passion for. Examples include but are not limited to sailing, canoeing, kayaking, ceramics, weaving, basketry, multiple sports, archery, fantasy games, woodworking, archery, rocketry, adventure games, drama, music, and many more. 

Our program is entirely elective for campers, so we provide them with a wide range of possible activities. 

Counselors have a lot of freedom to design and deliver unique, fun activities they've created as they fit into the camp program.

Preferred Qualities:

  • Passion and enthusiasm
  • Great sense of fun.
  • Experience working with kids.
  • Teaching or tutoring experience.

Requirements:

Counselors must be 18 or older, although there are opportunities for the right 16-17-year-old to work as a counselor.

Additional pre-season training is also required (2 days).

Note that all counselors must successfully undergo a Massachusetts C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I. report.

Salary Range:

$16-18 hourly

 

 

 

 

About this role

Summary

Supervise and teach children, design fun activities, and ensure safety at summer camp.

Job title

Camp Nonesuch Counselor

Experience level

18+ years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Weston, MA, on-site work only

Salary

$16-18 hourly

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

passion for working with childrenteachingtutoring

Preferred skills

enthusiasmfunexperience with kids

Specializations

activities designchild engagementsummer camp
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Weston, MA 02493, USA

On-site City