Zoo Day Camp Counselor; Temporary
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Education Administration, Youth Development, Summer Seasonal
Zoo Day Camp Counselor (Temporary Assignment)
Salary: $19.70 Hourly
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 2026-ZZZZZ
Location:
Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA
Department: MC - Student Learning
Closing: 3/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Under general supervision of the Zoo Operations Supervisor, design and conduct the Junior Safari Day Camp Program and similar programs at the Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary, full-time and part-time assignments at Moorpark College.
This recruitment is not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made.
WHERE YOU'LL WORKThe Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is home of the Animal Care and Training Program.
For more information, please email .
SCHEDULEMay 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (temporary full‑time):
- May 26, 2026 to May 30, 2026: 30 hours per week
- June 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026: 40 hours per week.
- August 3, 2026 to August 7, 2026: 20 hours per week
May 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (temporary part‑time): 12:30 – 5:00 pm Monday–Thursday (18 hours per week)
WHO WE AREThe Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges – Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College – offer programs for transfer to four‑year colleges and universities, career technical training, basic skills instruction, as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.
The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES- Develop, design, and implement creative, interactive, and age‑appropriate educational activities for zoo day campers between the ages of 6‑17; prepare program‑specific learning‑related materials.
- Assign animals to campers based on camper preferences, age, and experience for the purpose of preparing weekly educational presentations and performances; demonstrate proper handling and provide guidance to campers regarding safe animal handling practices.
- Assist campers in designing presentations and with arts and crafts projects, games, and activities.
- Provide information to parents and visitors regarding operations, registration procedures, and safety guidelines; review and collect day camp forms and fees.
- Communicate with and provide information to the public, media, and college personnel regarding the Junior Safari Day Camp Program.
- Purchase food and supplies and track expenses for the zoo day camp.
- Coordinate day camp activities with Animal Care and Training Program students and staff to ensure safety, compliance, and quality of educational experiences of day campers.
- Train and provide work direction to counselors in training.
- Ensure camper compliance with rules and regulations of the Animal Care and Training Program and the Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College.
- Check‑in and release day campers according to established procedures.
- Provide for the physical needs of campers with regard to hydration, sun exposure, nutrition, and first‑aid as needed.
- Maintain camp facilities, classrooms, and picnic areas…
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