What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor (TEA) position at City of Lansing, MI?
Salary : $15.00 - $16.50 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type : Temporary Employment Agreement (TEA)
Job Number : 00376
Department : PARKS
Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 6 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Advertisement
The City of Lansing Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Summer Camp Counselors to assist with the guidance and development of youth who participate in the City of Lansing's 8-week summer camp session (which INCLUDES A ONE-WEEK PAID TRAINING period) prior to the start of the program. These leadership-driven positions provide an excellent chance for you to ignite creative learning to young people in the community between the ages of 5 and 17 years old. This environment is a perfect fit for individuals who love to have fun while they work and live to motivate groups with positivity and high energy.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Assist in the development of camp curriculum
- Supervise, provide instruction, and teach diverse activities to youth
- Lead discussions with small groups
Ideal candidates will possess :
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
No benefits are available for TEA or Seasonal type employment
Per Parks & Recreation guidelines, you must be at least 18 years of age for this position. Will you be at least 18 years of age or older by June 1st, 2025?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
If currently enrolled in college, how much college level course work have you completed in Education, Human Services, Parks & Recreation, or a related field?
Have you ever had to lead a discussion or give a presentation to small groups?
Are you a RETURNING Summer Camp Counselor staff member for the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department
Do you have any experience in communicating and interacting with youth, either individually or in a group setting?
Required Question
Salary : $15 - $17
