What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor 2 (Summer Season 2025) position at City of Pacific Grove, CA?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Pacific Grove, CA
Job Type : Part-Time Seasonal / Extra Help
Job Number : 25 / 51-001 / 01LL
Department : Recreation
Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025
Closing Date : 6 / 29 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Pacific
Overview
20.21 - $24.56 per hour (starting pay rate step will depend on experience, there are five steps in the pay range)
Priority application screening date is March 2, 2025
This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and all seasonal summer vacancies are filled. The recruitment may close with or without notice.
The City of Pacific Grove is looking for part-time employees to lead our summer camp programs, special events and other recreational activities. This is a part-time position providing leadership and guidance to children through the City of Pacific Grove's recreation programs. Camp staff will work with children ages 3 - 12 years of age. This assignment will mainly be located at the Pacific Grove Youth Center and other local indoor / outdoor venues. Activities include walking, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, field trips and weekly special events. Camp counselors may work various assignments within the recreational programs. Assignments for Summer Adventure Camp, Summer Adventure Camp for Tots, and Summer Sports Camps are available.
We are looking for people who enjoy working with lots of children, possess a positive attitude and have references that indicate dependability and a sense of integrity. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, customer service savvy, and be able to tactfully communicate and work with children, parents, and community members participating in the City of Pacific Grove's Recreation Programs.
To qualify, you must :
- Have a minimum of two (2) years working in recreation programs.
- Be able to work the entire summer (June 2 - Aug. 1
- and the hours required by the position and programs. Work hours will vary from 7 : 30 am - 5 : 30 pm, weekdays. Camp and program locations may vary throughout the summer.
- Be able to attend New Hire Orientation and training scheduled for June 2 - 6, 2025.
- Be able to attend in-service training sessions and weekly meetings.
- Have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Be 16 years of age or older.
- For those under 18, must be able to obtain a valid work permit through their school. Please to start the work permit application by downloading the work permit request, which is the first step in the process. The form is called, CDE Form B1-1.
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.
- Successfully pass a Department of Justice fingerprint background screen prior to hire.
- Possess the ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public and to solve minor disciplinary problems that may arise.
- Employment may be extended for 2-3 weeks for staff who have availability past August 1.
Classification Description
Essential Functions
Under supervision, performs a variety of activities in support of recreation programs, including customer service at centers, instruction, monitoring, and assisting with the supervision of individual and team sports, programs, and activities.
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Typical Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines :
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years experience working in recreation programs, preferably with City of Pacific Grove; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of :
Skill in :
Supplemental Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
THIS IS A NON-BENEFITED POSITION WITH AN ANNUAL SCHEDULE CAP OF 960 HOURS PER FISCAL YEAR.
Part-time / On-Call employees must contribute 7.5% of base pay to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS).
The City does not participate in Social Security except for the mandatory Medicare Program.
Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
Do you have two years or more experience working recreation programs?
How many years of experience do you have leading and instructing recreational programs?
Are you available to work both weekdays and weekends from 6 / 2 - 8 / 1?
Required Question
Salary : $20 - $25