RECREATION: Camp Counselor 1/2

Salary : $19.00 - $22.20 Hourly

Location : Sunnyvale, CA

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 25-00270

Department : Library and Recreation Services

Division : Youth and Teen Services

Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

CAMP COUNSELOR I / II

RECREATION ASSISTANT-Job Code : 9325)

Camp Counselor I Salary : $19.00 to $20.78 Hourly

Camp Counselor II Salary : $19.00 to $21.70 Hourly

Hours : Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

THE POSITION

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals interested in summer employment to assist with recreation programs serving youth and teens from 5 to 14 years old. The summer recreation programs are held at various parks and schools throughout the City of Sunnyvale.

The summer camp program runs June 16 through Aug. 8, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 : 30 p.m. Mandatory Camp Staff Training runs Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13.

Essential Job Functions

May include, but are not limited to, the following) :

• Organize and lead recreation activities including arts and crafts, sports and games
• Supervise participants, teen volunteers, field trips, swim days, special events and all activities conducted in program
• Take attendance, and assist with record-keeping
• Issue, maintain and store equipment and supplies
• Interact and communicate effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and City staff
• Ensure the safety and well-being of program participants and teen volunteers
• Attend staff meetings
• Be prepared to be loud, excited, outgoing and energetic as you lead kids in activities
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision or in a team with other staff
• Must complete mandatory training hours by attending scheduled trainings or must get approval to arrange alternative training dates

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Camp Counselor I

Camp Counselor II

Licenses / Certifications : Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C CA driver's license and a safe driving record OR the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and / or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search : Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.

SELECTION PROCESS :

Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview. Candidates who pass the interview will be invited to attend a camp assessment day to assist with program assignments.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at : or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Kevin Roche, Recreation Coordinator 1 at 430-730-7363 or email : For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email :

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and / or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV / AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and / or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.

No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.

Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire :

This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below.

Note : qualifying experience and education history must be reflected on the job application form.

Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.

Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete; qualifying experience must be reflected on the job application form. By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.

Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification.

Are you 16 years of age or older now?

If you indicated "No" to the question above, list the month, day and year when you turn 16 (for example, June 15, 2025).

List your experience below working with youth in a recreation or education setting (school, childcare, camp, recreation center). Note : one (1) year or one (1) summer season of experience is desired for Counselor I position and is required for the Counselor II position. If you do not have this experience, note N / A.

Are you available to work June 9 - August 8? This includes mandatory staff training and 8 weeks of camp. Be prepared to discuss your availability if selected for an interview.

Please list the day(s) you are unable to work.

Required Question

Salary : $19 - $22