Camp Counselor – Department of Recreation and Parks/Piney Run Park

$13.25 hourly, 40 hours per week, contractual position, June 8 through August 11, 2023

Hours vary and may include evenings and weekends

This position will remain open until filled; first review of resumes occurs February 10, 2023.

Piney Run Park is seeking 21 Camp Counselors for our Summer Nature Camp.

Camp Counselors will plan, develop, and conduct nature programs for campers at Piney Run Nature Camp that compliment specified camp curriculum. Counselors named “Group Leader” for each group (K-6th grade) will be responsible for supervising and directing other counselors and campers in their group during all camp activities.

All counselors will be responsible for keeping a constant, watchful eye on campers during all activities to ensure safety of all participants and will be expected to act in a lifesaving capacity should an accident occur. Camp

Counselors will report to the Camp Director and/or Assistant Camp Director with all information, ideas, and issues that arise.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will demonstrate maturity in working with children, be proficient at writing and executing lesson plans, be able to stay calm in emergency situations, display good leadership capabilities while giving specific and concise directions to other counselors and campers, and be able to follow directions from the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and other Piney Run Park Staff.

Qualifications:

1. 18 years of age or older or a high school graduate

2. Courses in Education, Nature Interpretation, Recreation, or a Natural Science

3. Experience with outdoor living skills such as hiking, camping, and canoeing/kayaking*

4. Requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment

5. CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen and AED certification (or must obtain prior to the first day of camp)

*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.25 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sykesville, MD 21784: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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