Day Camp Counselor II at City of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Day Camp Counselor II

Starting Hourly Rate: $17.78

Work Schedule: Season is June to early September. Counselors will work a set schedule either for the early shift of camp or the afternoon shift of camp. Counselors will work between 20 – 30 hours a week.

Do you have extensive experience working with and mentoring kids? We are looking for experienced day camp counselors, to help lead our amazing summer day camp. Day Camp Counselor II’s will lead a group of 10 campers throughout the day both in and out of the water. You will be assisting campers through different activity stations while helping campers traverse social experience with other campers. Counselors lead with excitement and joy and help campers have a phenomenal summer experience. Exceptional counselors will be able to work independently, communicate with parents and guardians, and properly manager camper interactions. 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age


• Knowledge in instructional methods and behavior management of children and experience working with children in a recreational setting


• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment. The City offers CPR/AED and First Aid classes, which are free to Parks employees. Please note, your certification must be from an organization that has been approved by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Licensing Division. Please see link for list of approved organizations. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with children in an organized camp or related program

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties.

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, lifting, grasping and repetitive motions.

Individual must be able to either hear, talk, or see.

Move and lift light objects less than 20 lbs. such as mail, files, and supplies.

 

 

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