Camp Counselor

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
• Date Posted: 12/26/2025
• Location:
  
  Noyes Cultural Arts Center
• Attend mandatory staff training and achieve required qualifications
• Collaborate with other Camp Staff
• Attend to the health, safety and discipline of campers at all times
• Participate in classes and assist teachers
• Assist with planning and execution of all parents night activities
• Maintain positive customer relations with campers and their parents

Responsible for the safety and discipline of a designated group of campers, ages 3 to 12 in an instructional camp setting. Assists in both performing and visual arts sections.

• Attend mandatory staff training and achieve required qualifications
• Collaborate with other Camp Staff
• Attend to the health, safety and discipline of campers at all times
• Participate in classes and assist teachers
• Assist with planning and execution of all parents night activities
• Maintain positive customer relations with campers and their parents

• Prior work experience with children, preferably in a camp setting
• Responsible and reliable, able to work independently and follow policies and procedures
• must be able to physically keep up with active children
• Arts background helpful
• Prior camp experience is helpful
• First aid certification by camp opening (training provided)
• Mandated reporter by camp opening (training provided)
• Available for all dates and hours camp is open

Outside when possible, in arts/dance or music studio

Apply online

Oral Interview

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.

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