What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at LCRA?
Does working in a spectacular park setting for a summer day camp sound fun? If so, our Camp Counselor role may be the perfect fit for you!
We offer an innovative summer day camp that strives on providing amazing experiences to engage youth with nature: from arts and crafts to rafting and zip lining. This position will be responsible for facilitating summer camp activities and holding the standard of our parks high to achieve our goal, of being the most dynamic park system in the nation. We want you to spend your summer with LCRA Parks and enhance the lives of Central Texans we serve!
You Will Be Trusted To
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
We offer an innovative summer day camp that strives on providing amazing experiences to engage youth with nature: from arts and crafts to rafting and zip lining. This position will be responsible for facilitating summer camp activities and holding the standard of our parks high to achieve our goal, of being the most dynamic park system in the nation. We want you to spend your summer with LCRA Parks and enhance the lives of Central Texans we serve!
You Will Be Trusted To
- Assist, directly or indirectly based on experience, with the oversight of recreational Summer Camp activities including hiking, zip lining, ropes course, rafting, and more.
- Assist directly with classroom based activities for Summer Camp.
- Develop and update, directly or indirectly based on experience, activities and programs as necessary.
- Prepare, organize and clean up activity sites.
- Supervise Summer Camp participants.
- Follow Summer Camp and safety rules, observing necessary precautions to secure the safety of participants.
- Must be currently enrolled and have completed one or more years of college and working towards or have received a degree in Recreation, Environmental Sciences, Outdoor Education or related field. Must be an enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working in the outdoors.
- Texas driver’s license
- Participation and completion of CPR/First Aid and American Canoe Association training courses
- Successful completion of criminal background check
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience working with children of all ages and abilities
- Experience facilitating summer camps and outdoor recreation activities such as boating, camping and hiking
- Customer service experience and a professional attitude
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) contribution program option
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
