TES Alabama -H Center Summer Camp Counselor

TES Alabama 4-H Center Summer Camp Counselor

Requisition Number: TES
3143P

Position Title:

TES Alabama 4-H Center Summer Camp Counselor
Estimated Hours Per Week: 40
Anticipated Length of Assignment: 1.5–2 Months
Posting Date: 12/03/2025
Closing Date: 12/03/2025

This is a limited term, seasonal position. Need something fun to do this summer? Come down to the 4‑H Center for the best summer camp around! Swimming, paddle boarding, high ropes, and more – it is sure to be a blast. You get paid as well as room and board.

Training/Educational opportunities: 10‑day extensive staff training on all programs provided at the center (high ropes, water activities and more);
Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR.

4‑H Summer Camp strives to instill the values of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health through belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery in the lives of all who come to camp. Spend your summer at the beautiful Alabama 4‑H Center, a full‑service conference facility nestled within 264 acres of beautiful forestland on Lay Lake in Columbiana. Counselors in conjunction with ACES employees and volunteers lead campers (ages 9‑18) through a variety of games, sports, nature classes, water activities and team‑building activities in a safe and natural setting.

• Plans, supervises, and monitors activities in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines for seasonal recreation/camp programs.

• Lead campers (ages 9‑18) through a variety of games, sports, nature classes, water activities, and team‑building activities.
• Ensure safety and supervise activities in a natural setting.
• Assist in training and supervising other volunteers.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Age 19 or older before May 1st.
• Lifeguard Certification (training offered during counselor training if needed).
• CPR Certification (training offered during counselor training if needed).
• Ability to safely facilitate High Ropes Elements and lift 50‑80 pounds.
• Ability to work outside all day and facilitate small watercraft classes (paddleboard, kayaking).
• Positive, energetic attitude with a passion for working with youth.

None listed.

Extensive training starts May 11; summer camp runs May 27 – July 1. There is the potential to stay on and help work in July depending on staff needs.

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