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Summer Camp Counselor / Park & Recreation Aide

Salary: Minimum Wage – Up to $16 an hour

Job Type: Part time - Temporary

Hours: Between the hours of 9a - 4p

Employment Period: June 12 - August 1

 


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Reports to the Summer Camp Leader
  • Works at the Parker Summer Camp Program held at T. G. Young Park
  • Assists the Camp Leader in supervising and interacting with children
  • Maintains a safe and nurturing environment for all children
  • Helps foster a positive working and playing environment while teaching life skills (respect, honesty, integrity, compassion)
  • Maintains open communication with the Leader, staff, parents, and children
  • Helps address children’s specific concerns or needs while maintaining confidentiality
  • Communicates concerns to the Leader as they arise
  • Assists in ensuring the safety and well-being of all campers
  • Keeps camp supplies organized and notifies the Leader of low inventory
  • Assists with preparation, serving, and storage of daily snacks and lunches
  • Helps oversee campers during transportation, field trips, golf lessons, The Lake Club, and the Community Center
  • Listens to and professionally handles feedback, complaints, incidents, or accidents from parents, grandparents, and children, and communicates these to the Leader
  • Assists with additional recreation duties such as camp prep, park cleaning, activities, and theme days

Qualifications

  • Babysitting experience preferred
  • Education/Teaching Major is a plus

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday

Work Location

  • One location

Hiring Insights

  • Hiring multiple candidates for this role depending on camp enrollment.