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Interested in working for Mendham Borough Day Camp?

The application window is now open for the 2021 camp season! The window will close on February 28, 2021.

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Are you looking to have fun in the sun while making a child's summer memorable?  Have you worked with children in some capacity or hope to do so in the future?  Do you live in Mendham Borough or Mendham Township?  Do you possess the traits below?  If so, consider applying to be a counselor this summer!  

Necessary traits of a Mendham Borough Day Camp Counselor: 

—  Reliable – punctual, follows through on tasks, and ready to work daily

—  Positive and helpful– shows initiative, makes his/herself useful, displays enthusiasm and genuine interest, gets involved in activities with the children, takes job seriously but not themselves (does not mind getting goofy), acts as a teammate, presents his/herself on online social forums (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) in a manner that is socially appropriate and would not be offensive to children and families of children attending.

—  Communicates effectively – understands the difference between constructive criticism and griping, cares about outward appearance, knows when to speak up and knows when to listen

—  Altruistic and goal-orientated – good work ethic – puts ego aside for the common good of the children and the program (remember this job is about the children)

If you are a Mendham Borough or Mendham Township resident, ages 14 or older at the start of camp season, June 6, 2021 desire to leave an impact in the lives of children, and posses or know that you can learn the above mentioned traits, WE WANT YOU!

To Apply:
  • Read through the Staff Manual thoroughly to note job expectations.
  • The Mendham Borough Day Camp hiring window is open from the first of the year to the last day of February of the calendar year. 
  • Interviews for new applicants will begin in late March.
  • Note that you MUST be available for 4 out of our 6 weeks of work. The dates are as follows:
    • ​Week 1: June 21st-June 25th
    • Week 2: June 28th- July 2nd
    • Week 3: July 5th- July 9th 
    • Week 4: July 12th- July 16th 
    • Week 5: July 19th- July 23rd
    • Week 6: July 26th- July 30th
  • Note that you MUST be available to attend MANDATORY training, usually the First Sunday of June. 
  • Fill out the fill-able application (TYPE in your information - those with typed answers are drop-downs, please click to change, print, sign it, and complete the process described on the document).
  • Remit application and all other required information no later than the last day of February.

Applying again?  
  • Applicants only need to interview once - only during the first year of applying.
  • After their first-time application/interview they do NOT need to interview a second time.
  • Reapplying applicants will be assessed on work at the camp, or if a sub that didn't work at all, the original interview.

Letter should be addressed to:
Bruce DiBisceglie, Director of Recreation
6 West Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945
bdibisceglie@mendhamnj.org