Zoo Day Camp Counselor; Temporary

Zoo Day Camp Counselor (Temporary Assignment)

Ventura County Community College District

Salary: $19.70 hourly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 2026-ZZZZZ

Location:

Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA

Department: MC - Student Learning

Closing: 3/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision of the Zoo Operations Supervisor, design and conduct the Junior Safari Day Camp Program and similar programs at the Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College.

This recruitment is filling temporary, full-time and part-time assignments at Moorpark College.

This recruitment is not establishing an eligibility list for regular appointments.

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is home of the Animal Care and Training Program.

For more information, please email .

May 26, 2026 to May 30, 2026 – 30 hours per week

June 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026 – 40 hours per week

August 3, 2026 to August 7, 2026 – 20 hours per week

12:30 – 5:00 pm Monday‑Thursday (18 hours per week)

• Develop, design, and implement creative, interactive, and age‑appropriate educational activities for zoo day campers between the ages of 6‑17; prepare program‑specific learning‑related materials.
• Assign animals to campers based on camper preferences, age, and experience for the purpose of preparing weekly educational presentations and performances; demonstrate proper handling and provide guidance to campers regarding safe animal handling practices.
• Assist campers in designing presentations and with arts and crafts projects, games, and activities.
• Provide information to parents and visitors regarding operations, registration procedures, and safety guidelines; review and collect day camp forms and fees.
• Communicate with and provide information to the public, media, and college personnel regarding the Junior Safari Day Camp Program.
• Purchase food and supplies and track expenses for the zoo day camp.
• Coordinate day camp activities with Animal Care and Training Program students and staff to ensure safety, compliance, and quality of educational experiences of day campers.
• Train and provide work direction to counselors in training.
• Ensure camper compliance with rules and regulations of the Animal Care and Training Program and the Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College.
• Check‑in and release day campers according to established procedures.
• Provide for the physical needs of campers with regard to hydration, sun exposure, nutrition, and first‑aid as needed.
• Maintain camp facilities, classrooms, and picnic areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Operate office equipment including computers, printers, and copiers.
• Operate vehicles to pick up and deliver food and supplies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• One year of college coursework.

Experience

• One year of experience working with non‑domestic animals or one year of experience working with children in an organized recreational or educational setting.

• A First‑Aid Certificate issued by a recognized First Aid training program.
• A CPR Certificate issued by a recognized CPR training program.
• A valid California Driver License.

• High School diploma.
• Animal Care and Training certificate or its equivalent.
• Child development certificate or its equivalent.

VCCCD does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

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