What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adventure Quest - Camp Counselor position at City of Shoreview, MN?
Salary : $13.50 - $17.50 Hourly
Location : Shoreview, MN
Job Type : Associate
Job Number : 2025.25
Department : Parks & Rec Dept - Youth Programs
Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025
DESCRIPTION
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative people to work in our playground program this summer. Our Adventure Quest Lead Camp Counselors and Assistant Camp Counselors work at great park facilities using progressive curriculum development. Staff work in teams at several different parks throughout Shoreview and supervise field trips to create a great place for kids to spend summer days.
DUTIES INCLUDE
Lead Camp Counselor
Organize games, crafts, songs, and other activities for the summer Adventure Quest Playground program
Engage children in activities
Communicate with parents
Ensure children are supervised at all times
Be familiar with and follow all safety and emergency procedures
Other duties as assigned
Assistant Camp Counselor
Assist the Lead Counselor to engage children in activities
Ensure children are supervised at all times
Be familiar with and follow all safety and emergency procedures
Communicate with parents
Prepare and serve snacks
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Lead Camp Counselor
Experience working with children and elementary coursework desired. Training provided
Must be age 18 or older
Assistant Camp Counselor
Previous experience working with children desired. Training provided
Must be age 15 or older
OTHER
Lead Wage : $15.50 - $17.50 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Assistant Wage : $13.50 - $15.50 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours : Weekday, daytime hours, June through mid-August
Must be available to work Thursday, July 17 Family Fun Night event)
Deadline : We are accepting applications until the positions are filled.
- Free Community Center Membership
The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Associate employees enjoy a free membership to the Community Center, free parking, direct deposit (required) and uniforms (where applicable).
Please assist us in evaluating your skills and abilities by completing this supplemental questionnaire. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included within the application?
Which position(s) are you applying for?
Do you have experience working with children?
What age children have you worked with FOR PAY? Mark all that apply.
Do you have experience working with children WITHOUT PAY? If yes, who for, what ages, what did you do with the children?(If you do not have this experience, enter N / A)
Do you have any EXPERIENCE TEACHING CHILDREN in the following settings? Mark all that apply.
What is the FIRST DAY you are available to work?
What is the LAST DAY you are available to work?
Do you have ANY OTHER SUMMER OBLIGATIONS such as vacations, athletic sports, other jobs, summer school, etc. that we should be aware of? If yes, please enter those dates below.
Are you at least 15 years old, or will you be 15 years old by June 9, 2025?
If you answered No to the above question, when will you be 15 years old?
If you are applying for the LEAD CAMP COUNSELOR position, are you at least 18 years old, or will you be 18 years old by June 9, 2025?
If you answered No to the above question and are applying for the LEAD CAMP COUNSELOR position, when will you be 18 years old?
Required Question
Salary : $14 - $16
