What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at Spokane County Library District?
With moderate supervision and working within established procedures, Camp Counselors serve as camp staff to 2nd-5th grade campers during Camp Read-a-Rama and/or during Campamento de verano en la biblioteca.
Camp Read-a-Rama is a literacy based, half-day camp, using books as the theme for all activities.
Campamento de verano en la biblioteca is a literacy based, Spanish language, half-day camp.
Position Responsibilities: Plans, prepares and implements activities, crafts, games and music for camp based around the summer theme. Sets up and takes down any equipment necessary for camp. Performs storytimes daily. Connects and engages with elementary school children . Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:The ideal candidate will be enrolled in or be a recent graduate of an education-focused college program. For Campamento de verano en la biblioteca, the ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and English as well.
Training in childrens literature and experience working with children in an educational capacity a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in - Use of Microsoft Office and other software applications Knowledge of -Library services and resources
Ability to - Communicate effectively with staff and others, both orally and in writing
For Campamento de verano en la biblioteca:
Background check required per policy.
Job Advertisement:
Spokane County Library District is looking for Camp Counselors for our two literacy-based day camps:
Camp Read-A-Rama: 6/23/25 - 7/3/25 at North Spokane and 7/14/25 - 7/31/25 at Spokane Valley, with training in mid-June.
Spanish Camp: 8/6/25 - 8/7/25 and 8/12/25 - 8/14/25, with training prior to the start of camp.
Candidates may be hired for one or both camps, depending on availability and language skills.
These are temporary positions lasting only for the duration of the camps. These positions are not eligible for benefits and do not receive Paid Time Off.