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4/9/2025 - SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS

TOWN OF BETHANY
JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Summer Camp Counselor
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
REPORTS TO:  Parks and Recreation Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt-SEASONAL  (June 28th-August 15th)
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

POSITION SUMMARY

Summer Camp Counselors are directly responsible for the daily activities, as well as the care, safety and happiness of the children assigned to them for the summer camp program. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Able to maturely and competently supervise children and be a positive role model. 
  • Plan and implement camp activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with Parks and Recreation core values. 
  • Manage child behavior, child needs, and daily schedule with flexibility as needed. 
  • Follow a weekly group schedule and manage all sign in/sign out for assigned groups. 
  •  Adhere to program standards including safety, cleanliness, timeliness, and proper dress. 
  •  Follow Parks and Recreation policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. 
  •  Be able to exercise proper judgment when dealing with a group of children. 
  •  Be able to exercise proper judgment when dealing with other staff or camp parents. 
  • Assist in clean-up at the end of the day, lunch and the last day of camp. 
  • Attend all staff training and meetings. 

 QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be creative, enthusiastic and desire to work with and help children develop socially and emotionally. 
  • Must have comprehensive knowledge of games and activities. 
  • Must be organized and flexible. 
  • Must demonstrate a good rapport with other counselors, supervisors, parents and children. 
  • Must be 16 years or older (15 with JR CIT experience). 
  • No conflicts to employment preferred during camp season/ 

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to interact with children during activities including stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, listen and talk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   

 WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULE

  • The work is conducted in a typical summer camp/playground environment.
  • Seasonal work: June 28th-August 15th
  • Monday-Friday 8:30AM to 3:30PM

Please email or drop off completed application to the Parks and Recreation Director, Nicolle Vigneron at nvigneron@bethany-ct.com or 40 Peck Road.