Summer Camp Counselors - Seasonal

Do you enjoy engaging and helping children learn and grow? Are you creative and enjoy being in an outside setting during the summer?<br><br>Montgomery County Parks, Enterprise Division, is currently seeking <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 82, 51);">dynamic, energetic, and fun</span></strong> Camp Counselors and Senior Counselors to work with children and teens ages 6-14 years old at several different locations throughout Montgomery County.<strong>OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:</strong><br><br><strong><u>Summer Camp Counselor</u></strong> – <em>(Starting at $16.75/hour)</em><br>Camp counselors are responsible for working with children and provide additional support throughout the camp sessions. Supervise daily activities of participants, enforcing rules and Youth Camp Standards. Other responsibilities could include skating, playing tennis or other team sports (based on the facility), set up and clean before and after camp days, leading or assisting with games and activities, preparing craft, activity materials and accompany campers on hikes and outside activities. Administer CPR/First Aid when required.<br><em>Qualifications: Minimum age of 18. High school diploma and at least one (1) year of experience working with youth.</em><br><br><strong><u>Summer Camp Senior Counselor</u></strong> – <em>(Starting at $17.25/hour)</em><br>Camp senior counselors are responsible for assisting the Camp Director with planning a comprehensive program or schedule for the day camp. Work with participants and provide additional support throughout the camp sessions. Supervise daily activities of participants, enforcing rules and Youth Camp Standards. Other responsibilities could include skating, playing tennis or other team sports (based on the facility), set up and clean before and after <br>camp days, leading or assisting with games and activities, preparing craft, activity materials and accompany campers on hikes and outside activities. Administer CPR/First Aid when required.<br><em>Qualifications: Minimum age of 18. One (1) year of college and at least one (1) year of experience working with youth or two (2) years equivalent. </em><b style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.</b><br><br><strong>All </strong>selected candidates are required to attend a one-day Youth Camp Standards training session.<br><br><strong>All </strong>selected candidates must display excellent customer service skills. Positions require First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications (training classes available). Candidates must attend in-house orientation.<br><br>These positions are seasonal (part-time) and do not include benefits. Hourly wages are based on experience and qualifications.<br><br>A complete background and Child Protective Services investigation will be completed prior to hire.<br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;">Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;">If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;">M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.</div>

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