The Frederick Rescue Mission (FRM) has positions open in their Summer Enrichment Camp (SEC) 2026 for a Director, Assistant Director, and Camp Counselors.
The Elementary Summer Enrichment Camp (SEC) is a Christ-centered, five-week day camp for children in 1st – 5th grades who are at risk for making grade level, lower income, or experiencing homelessness.
SEC runs from June 29th – July 30th, 2026, (Monday – Thursday). Camp is 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Staff hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
There are three camp locations: two in Frederick and another in Thurmont. Approximately 15 hours of training will take place across three sessions: two in-person meetings (one in April and one in June) and one Zoom meeting in May.
Positions Available for Summer Enrichment Camp 2026:
The SEC has several positions available for 2026 summer camps. We are seeking teachers/students interested in Social Work, Special Education, Psychology and Human Services possessing a strong desire to work with children 1st – 5th grade who are emotionally challenged, come from hardship backgrounds, or are experiencing homelessness.
Director: $19.00 per hour
Qualifications: A love for Christ and the ability to relate simple Biblical principles with children. Preferably a B.S. degree in Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, or Human Services. Experience in working with children in 1st – 5th grades who are emotionally challenged, come from hardship backgrounds, or are experiencing homelessness. Able to pass a background check and willing to be fingerprinted. Three references are required.
Duties: Responsible for the overall administration and schedule of the SEC.
- Develop daily curriculum schedule.
- Attend training and debriefing.
- Responsible for the daily routine and safety of camp.
- Act as liaison between the program and Administrative Director.
- Responsible for directing and empowering Assistant Director, interns, and volunteers.
- Implement weekly field trips.
- Teach Biblical principles.
- Serve as a mentor to children in the program.
- Implement discipline and order in the program.
Assistant Director: $17.00 per hour
Qualifications: A love for Christ and the ability to relate simple Biblical principles with children. Associate’s degree in Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, or Human Services. Experience in working with children in 1st – 5th grades who are emotionally challenged, come from hardship backgrounds, or are experiencing homelessness. Able to pass a background check and willing to be fingerprinted. Three references are required.
Duties:
- Assist the Director in implementing the daily schedule.
- Attend trainings
- Daily registration of students.
- Communicate any changes or updates in schedule or regarding students to Director.
- Act as daily liaison between the program and the facility.
- Provide weekly and “as needed” communication with parents.
- Compile and update emergency information for students.
- Organize/maintain necessary materials in organized space.
- Assist with discipline issues.
- Teach as needed.
- Serve as a mentor to children in the program.
Volunteers:
- Assist Director with orientation and management of volunteers.
- Implement background checks on volunteers.
- Ensure volunteers are abiding by SEC guidelines.
Camp Counselor: $15.00 per hour
Qualifications: A love for Christ and the ability to relate simple Biblical principles with children. Preferably an Associate’s degree in Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, or Human Services. Experience in working with children in 1st – 5th grades who are emotionally challenged, come from hardship backgrounds, or are experiencing homelessness. Able to pass a background check and willing to be fingerprinted. Three references are required.
Duties: Provides appropriate support to students under the direction of the SEC Director. Monitor, assist, and provide support to specified students.
- Attend trainings
- Communicate and document student progress
- Set up and adapt materials and equipment for use by student(s) as directed
- Facilitate student progress toward independence as appropriate
- Monitor and assist students during educational and recreational activities
- Monitor and assist students in meeting goals and objectives
- Fulfill behavior action plans for designated student(s)
- Maintain confidentiality of student information
Please fill out and submit the form below.
Summer Enrichment Camp - Position Application
If you're interested in working for Summer Enrichment Camp, please fill out the info below:
Never miss a thing
Sign Up for the FRM Newsletter
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.