Camp Counselor

City of Allen
$15.00 Hourly
while this role doesn't come with traditional benefits like health or retirement packages, it offers a wealth of opportunities for growth, experience, and making a real impact in your community!
United States, Texas, Allen
305 Century Pkwy (Show on map)
Aug 19, 2025
Description HIRING RATE: $15.00 Hourly THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED The City: With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced". Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do *"Work that MATTERS!"* People First - Giving priority to others Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment Camp Counselors will be responsible for the supervision and activities of approximately fifteen (15) children ages 5-12 in an outdoor and indoor nature environment. Counselor will plan and carry out such activities as hiking, arts and crafts, sports, drama, swimming, and field trips. Essential Functions The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Instruction of arts and crafts, games, nature education and other outdoor related activities. Act as a role model; provide first aid; ensure the safety of children and complete necessary forms and reports. Plan and coordinate activities with the Day Camp Director; assistance in other parks and recreation programs as needed, including the Allen USA Celebration. Job Requirements Education & Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Less than a High School Diploma or equivalent with no prior work experience. Experience working with youth, prior day camp experience, or experience programming camp activities preferred. Certification and Other Requirements Must be at least eighteen (18) years old. CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License Work Schedule Must be available for work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Overall Physical Strength Demands Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Supplemental Information Knowledge of: Youth development and age-appropriate recreation. Safety procedures, CPR/First Aid, and emergency response. Recreational programming (arts, crafts, sports, nature, etc.) City of Allen's PRIDE values and local standards of care. Skill in: Supervising and engaging with children in camp settings. Leading recreational and educational activities. Communicating effectively with youth, parents, and staff. Promoting safety, enforcing rules, and providing first aid. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.