What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at Lansing Parks and Recreation?
The City of Lansing Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Summer Activity Leaders to serve as Camp Counselors to assist with the guidance and development of youth who participate in the City of Lansing’s 8-week summer camp program. These leadership-driven positions provide an excellent chance for you to ignite creative learning to young people in the community between the ages of 5 and 17 years old. This environment is a perfect fit for individuals who love to have fun while they work and live to motivate groups with positivity and high energy.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in the development of camp curriculum
- Supervise, provide instruction, and teach diverse activities to youth
- Lead discussions with small groups
Ideal candidates will possess:
- Must be 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- Interested candidates must provide proof of age prior to interview selection.
- Previous experience communicating and interacting with youth individually and in a group setting preferred.
- Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate their experience and competence in oral and written communication.
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Apply on City's Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lansingmi/jobs/5263432/summer-camp-counselor?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $16 - $17