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Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

City of Beavercreek
Temporary
On-site
Beavercreek, Ohio, United States
$12.90 - $17.42 USD hourly

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.