Summer Fun Camp Counselor

The City of Valdez Parks & Recreation Department is hiring Summer Camp Counselors for the Summer Fun Camp Program.

Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, Day Camp Director and/or Program Leader, this position will assist to supervise and implement the daily operations of the summer day camp program. This position will supervise, interact with and monitor the activities of program participants

This is a non-benefited, temporary position working 30 hours or less per week for a specified season. This position will work various hours per week, to include mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Anticipated start date is end of May, early June.

Positions are open until filled, review of applicants begins April 29, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of age; 18 years of age or older preferred.
• Experience or participation in recreation activities is preferred.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first month of work (training provided).
• Experience working with youth; experience working with youth in a recreation setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work environment is varied depending on facility, venue and program; indoor and outdoor year round.
• Possibility of working in inclement weather.
• Physical ability to participate in activities; run, climb, swim, lift or support the weight of children.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to program participants.
• Supervise and monitor program participants to ensure well-being, health and safety.
• Interact with and create a fun environment for program participants.
• Organize and implement age-appropriate lessons plan and activities which promote development and progression of skills among participants.
• Ability to adapt instructions for participants with special conditions or physical limitations.
• Assists with program record keeping, including confidential participant records.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions, and intervenes when necessary.
• Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate reporting.
• Works as a team member; maintains a cooperative attitude with employees, staff and supervisors.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required.
• Communicates with participants, parents, staff and supervisors using a variety of methods.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for all participants.
• Enforces Rules of Conduct and monitors follow through of suspension or ejections and forwards information to supervisor.
• May perform general cleaning and light maintenance as needed.
• Must comply with City and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Possess good working knowledge of recreation programs.
• Should be highly motivated, upbeat, engaged and enjoy working with youth.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with various age groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and policies; both written and verbal.
• Ability to act as a role model to participants during activities and trips (cleanliness, punctuality and sportsmanship).