2026 Camp Wingra Counselor

University of Wisconsin–Madison

1 day ago

United Statesstarting at $525Locum TenensGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Wisconsin–Madison as a 2026 Camp Wingra Counselor in United States. Anticipated Start Date 5/16/26 Anticipated End Date 9/30/26 Anticipated Hours Per Week 30 Schedule: 7am-4pm Mon-Fri Salary/Wage Range: Weekly $525.00 to $525.

Key Responsibilities

energy camp experience every day. We are hiring for our Summer 2026 Season: Dates: June 1st – August 21, 2025 Required availability: Entire season, with one scheduled week off (July 4

hours. Our staff consistently says this is the best summer job they’ve ever had! Location Camp Wingra operates out of two beautiful waterfront locations:

Wingra Boats: 824 Knickerbocker Street (off Monroe Street)

Marshall Boats: 2101 Allen Blvd (off University Ave.) Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Requirements

Strong swimming skills

Experience paddling canoes and/or kayaks

Ability to lift and portage canoes and kayaks

High energy, enthusiasm, and a love for being outdoors

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: Weekly salary starting at $525

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, approximately 7:30 a. m. – 4:30 p. m. schedule.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with University of Wisconsin–Madison in United States.

Key Skills

PaddlingFishingSwimmingWater safetyTeam buildingCommunicationLeadershipChild careAdministrative tasksCanoeingKayakingBoater safety

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 2026 Camp Wingra Counselor at University of Wisconsin–Madison a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at University of Wisconsin–Madison is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($27k–$27k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Paddling, Fishing, Swimming, Water safety, Team building, Communication, Leadership, Child care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Counselors are responsible for planning and leading engaging weekly activities, including paddling, fishing, and team-building games. They must also foster an inclusive environment while completing administrative tasks like parent communication and daily recaps.

Benefits package: Free access to over 300 watercrafts at Wingra, Brittingham, and Marshall Boats during off-hours. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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