Summer Camp Teen Staff

Position Details

Summer camp programs run from June 26, 2024 -August 23, 2024.

The Parks & Recreation Department is looking to hire Summer Camp Counselors for our teen summer camp programs.

Under the direction of the Recreation Manager and Program Coordinators, camp counselors help to plan and lead daily activities for children ages 10-16. Activities include arts and crafts, games and sports, songs, drama, inclusive camp activities with adaptive recreation, and field trips.

These positions will work out of our Auburn Community Center in Les Gove Park. Hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., hours of day dependent upon schedule, from June 26 through August 23, 2024.

Note: This is a non-benefited position working up to 40 hours per week.

Primary Duties

Rec Leader II-Teen Camp Lead Counselor

• Daily driving is required

• Provide on-site and off-site leadership of Tween & Teen Program for youth ages 10 through 16.

• Must be able to assist in activity planning, scheduling and supervision of program.

• Must be able to engage with youth in specialty camp activities and ensure safety at ALL TIMES.

• Must be able to work the Fourth of July

• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., hours of day dependent upon schedule, from June 15 through September 3, 2023.

Minimum Qualifications

Teen Camp Lead Counselor Qualifications

In this role you must:

• Be at least 21 years old.

• Must be able to pass a driving abstract.

• Must be comfortable driving a 15-passenger van.

• First Aid and CPR certification must be completed within 15 days of employment. (Training will be provided by the City.)

• Be available to work June 26 - August 23, 2024

• Be available to work July 4th.

Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year or more of experience working with children with and without disabilities in recreation, teaching or day camp environment; knowledge of age appropriate athletic and social activities, crafts and other large group activities for children between 6-13 years old; ability to demonstrate the following characteristics: responsible, respectful, honest, energetic, passionate, flexible, original, creative, dependable, thoughtful.

Additional Information

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or humanresources@auburnwa.gov.

Selection procedure:

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Communication from the City of Auburn:

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Contact information:

If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov, by phone at 253-470-2087.