Camp Counselor Seasonal
Camp Counselor Seasonal
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Job Description
Approximate Dates: May 22 2025 August 4 2025
Schedule: Monday Friday 7:30am 5:30pm (Exact times may vary). 8hour shifts 40 hours/week.
Uniform tshirts or polo shirts and bucket hat or baseball cap provided.
GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: Assist with the coordination and daily operation of summer day camps for children. Plan implement and coordinate a specified program area for all camp participants. Duties are performed under the direction of the Camp Director and Recreation Program Supervisor Department of Parks Recreation and Culture.
EQUIPMENT & JOB LOCATION: This position requires general knowledge of sports crafts nature and outdoor activities. Camps are held outdoors at various park locations throughout the summer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in all positions in this class.
- Plans guides and directs assigned campers in a variety of camp activities related to weekly theme.
- Directs activities of 8 to 10 campers serving as their counselor and leader.
- Ensures the safety of campers at all times keeps camp areas clean and demonstrates a concern for the environment.
- Maintains camper discipline as necessary.
- Maintains safety and wellbeing of camp participants.
ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- Maintains good working relationships with employees the public parents of campers and campers.
- Sets a good example for campers and encourages respect for personal property camp equipment and facilities.
- Assists in postcamp evaluation of program.
- Performs other duties as assigned (i.e. Fourth of July).
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials fellow employees other city employees and the general public.
- Skill in dealing firmly tactfully and courteously with the general public.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to gain certification in CPR/AED and First Aid (child through adult).
- Ability to work under the direction of the Camp Director.
- Regular predictable and punctual attendance is required.
- Skill and ability to work with children and communicate with parents.
- Willingness to work outdoors.
- Understanding of child development special needs and behavior management.
DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Preferable fields of study: recreation administration education or a related field; working towards a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree or a high school senior planning to enroll in a college or university.
- Coursework preparation in related fields such as early childhood education outdoor education program evaluation personnel management sports management preferred. Experience with youth camps favored.
- Excellent communication interpersonal skills public relations organizational and planning skills.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must maintain a valid Ohio Drivers License.
- Ability to work other than normal working hours and to work various shifts as necessary.
For more information on the position see 2025 Camp Staff Info Sheet.
Employment Type
Temp
