Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Approximate Dates:  May 22, 2025 - August 4, 2025

Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm (Exact times may vary). 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week.

Uniform t-shirts 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 well-being 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 post-camp 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 Driver’s 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.