What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp BREC Counselor position at BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge?
This is your chance to be a part of the 2022 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) National Gold Medal winning park system!
A Camp BREC Counselor works at Recreation and/or Special Facility locations assisting in organization and operation of daily camp activities, supervising sports, recreational/educational activities on site and on field trips, supervising and actively participating with a group of campers, assisting with related inventories and paperwork, adhering to operating and safety rules and regulations.
A Camp Counselor has a wide range of responsibilities, and some camps require special expertise such as:
- Camp Sunshine - Special Education/Therapeutic Recreation
- Zoo – Biology/Zoology/Wildlife Management/Pre-Vet
- Farr Park – considerable horseback riding experience
- Magnolia Mound – History/Anthropology/Archeology
Typical duties of a Camp Counselor include, but are not limited do:
- Supervise 10-15 children 8-10 hours in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
- Foster a fun-active, healthy, and safe environment.
- Assisting with organization, promotion, leading and teaching of one or more activity classes of the camping program including: nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, events or field trips.
- Acting as advisor, counselor, manager of group of participants.
- Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants.
- Reporting to supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs: recommending action, carrying our policies and objectives of programs.
- Ability to work with campers, staff, parents, and general public; Leadership skills, including ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm to associates, participants, and parents.
- Maintain appropriate records and inventories, create reports.
Work Availability Required:
Full-time - Seasonal
11 weeks - May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026
Training Week: May 25-29 (Community Recreation) and May 18-29 (Special Facilities)
Summer Camp Timeframe: June 1-August 7
You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening