Summer Camp Counselors

Job Description:

Summer Camp Counselors

Description

Job Summary

The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is currently recruiting Summer Camp Counselors to work with the summer camps below.

Minimum Age: 17 years old (as of May 13, 2025)
Pay Rate: $12.00 to 15.00 per hour

• Camp Escape (Drew Steele Center)
• Jamboree at South Greenville Recreation Center
• Playground Program (Greenfield Terrace Park)
• Rec Plus Camp (H. Boyd Lee Park)
• Eppes Day Camp

Camps run from June 16 to August 1, 2025. You may apply for more than one camp.
There is no camp on June 19, July 4, and July 5.

All staff are expected to attend mandatory training on the dates listed below:

• May 13, 2025
• May 15, 2025
• May 20, 2025
• May 22, 2025
• May 29, 2025

Examples of Duties

Camp Escape (Drew Steele Center)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Daily guidance of campers aged 5 - 21 years old with developmental and/or physical disabilities; leads and participates in camp activities; assists other counselors; actively participates with campers; directs a portion of daily activities; maintains attendance records and other required paperwork; and other duties as assigned.

Previous experience working with individuals with developmental or physical disabilities in recreation or physical education is preferred.

Jamboree at South Greenville Recreation Center
Hours: Must be available to work a varied schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Daily guidance of campers ages 5 - 12 years old; leads and participates in camp activities; assists other counselors; teaches sports skills; supervises at the swimming pool; supervises field trips; assists in planning daily activities; leads group games and art projects; and other duties as assigned.

Previous experience in summer camp setting preferred .

Playground Program (Greenfield Terrace Park)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Assists in planning and coordinating daily activities which include arts and crafts and team building games for campers 5 - 12 years old; leads and participates in camp activities; responsible for supervising campers ensuring their safety and wellbeing; helps maintain and acquire the necessary operating supplies with approval of Recreation Supervisor; assists in maintaining attendance records and permission slips for each camper; handles parental concerns and complaints when supervisor is not available; other duties as assigned.

Must possess a creative imagination in arts and crafts and team-building games. Must be willing to participate in game and garden activities.

Rec Plus Camp (H. Boyd Lee Park)
Hours: Must be available to work between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Daily guidance of campers ages 5 - 10 years old; leads and participates in camp activities; assists other counselors; teaches sports skills; supervises at the swimming pool; supervises field trips; assists in daily activities; leads group games and art projects; and other duties as assigned.

Previous experience in summer camp setting preferred .

Eppes Day Camp (Eppes Recreation Center)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Daily guidance of campers ages 5 - 12 years old; leads and participates in camp activities; assists other counselors; teaches sports skills; supervises at the swimming pool; supervises field trips; assists in planning daily activities; leads group games and art projects; and other duties as assigned.

Previous experience in summer camp setting preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience interacting with children or teens (paid or volunteer), such as in a school, camp, daycare, or recreational setting preferred.

Knowledge of:

• promoting good conduct and acting as a role model for campers.
• presenting a mature professional demeanor.

Skilled in:

• working in a team environment.

Ability to:

• maintain effective and courteous working relationships with campers, parents, employees, community organization partners, and the general public.
• understand and abide by Greenville Recreation and Parks Department policies and procedures.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Special Requirements

• Valid CPR, First Aid/AED certifications prior to the start of camp.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state.

Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$12.00 - $15.00 Hourly