Summer Camp Counselor

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• $15.30 per hour, no benefits, but a variety of skills gained
• Full week of paid training 6/1-6/5, daily 9:00 am‑3:30 pm
• Available to work 6/1/26‑7/31/26
• Holidays off:
  Juneteenth and Independence Day

• A nature‑oriented day camp program, ages 5‑12, that visits 4 Cincinnati Parks. Education or Natural Sciences majors with teaching/childcare experience preferred.
• Add to the summer lesson plans that include daily hikes, educational games, crafts and other nature activities for 12 campers per staff person each week. Work with teen volunteer helpers who are counselors in training (CITS).
• Must work 9:00 am‑3:30 pm (Mon‑Fri) and select Thursdays until 5 pm; up to 35 hrs/wk.

• A nature‑oriented preschool program, ages 3 ½‑5, that visits 4 Cincinnati Parks. Early Childhood Education majors with teaching/childcare experience preferred. Already created lesson plans include daily hikes, games, crafts and other nature activities for 8 campers per staff person each week.
• Must work from 8:45 am‑12:45 pm (Mon‑Fri) and select Thursdays until 2 pm; up to 20‑25 hrs/wk.

• A nature‑oriented day camp program with set age ranges and themes that change weekly.
• Staff will work with campers from preschool to early high school age. Education or Natural Sciences majors with teaching/childcare experience preferred. Already created lesson plans include daily hikes, games, crafts and other nature and science activities for 12 campers per staff person each week.
• Must be available to work hours ranging from 8 am‑4 pm (Mon‑Fri), 35 hrs/wk. Late evening hours or an overnight may be required on two evenings during the summer.

• Basic knowledge of local nature and ecology and the ability to communicate well with children.
• Ability to work outdoors and maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, walking for prolonged periods, occasional light or moderate lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and other activities as described in the job posting.
• Must be 18 years old, a high school graduate, and pass criminal police background checks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or state ; provide own transportation.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Government Administration

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