Summer Day Camp Counselor I​/II​/Lead; Seasonal

Summer Day Camp Counselor I/II/Lead (Seasonal)

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*** PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***

SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR I/II

BACKYARD EXPLORERS AND EAST BAY EXPLORERS (SEASONAL)

The City of Concord is seeking individuals to work for the City’s Summer Day Camp Programs in the Recreation Services Department. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

• Backyard Explorers Counselor I: $16.90 – $17.65 / hour, no experience required
• East Bay Explorers Counselor II: $17.65 – $18.54 / hour, some experience required
• Lead Counselor: $18.09 – $19.48 / hour, some experience required

The Backyard Explorers Day Camp is for children in kindergarten through 5th grade and is located at Markham Nature Park at 3915 Cowell Road in Concord, CA.

• Staff training: various dates/times between May 16 – June 7, 2026
• Camp runs:
  June 8 – July 31, 2026
• Camp clean‑up:
  Aug 3 – Aug 7, 2026 for select positions
• Work hours may vary between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The East Bay Explorers Day Camp is for youth 10 – 14 years old and is located at Willow Pass Community Center at 2748 East Olivera Road in Concord, CA.

• Staff training: various dates/times between May 16 – June 7, 2026
• Camp runs:
  June 8 – July 31, 2026
• Camp clean‑up:
  Aug 3 – Aug 7, 2026 for select positions
• Work hours may vary between 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

For more program information, go to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Under supervision, camp counselors assist with a variety of recreation program activities, including customer service at centers, monitoring participants, and supervising individual and team sports, programs, and activities. Activities may include local excursions, swimming, barbecues, arts and crafts, cooking projects, and contests, as deemed suitable for the age of the participants.

The Counselor II performs duties independently.

The Lead Counselor performs additional checking‑in and checking‑out duties at the beginning and end of each day.

All positions are part‑time, limited service, and require approximately 20‑35 hours a week, including early morning, evening, and weekend shifts when required; weekly in‑service trainings are mandatory. Hours may vary based on assigned camp and weekly activities.

• Can work the entire season and attend in‑service trainings
• Has reliable transportation to and from work
• Is an excellent role model and mentor for youth
• Is a team player
• Exhibits excellent communication and customer service skills

• Submit a completed City of Concord application and required supplemental question responses online yofconcord.org/jobs. Attach copies of relevant certificates to your application.
• All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications will be invited to interview.
• Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment and must clear TB testing and fingerprint check.

If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted and your fingerprints sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.

If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

• Plan, implement, and participate in recreational programs and activities in the areas of crafts, nature, group games, and sports
• Monitor and provide for the safety of children and youth
• Establish positive relationships with youth, parents and coworkers
• Implement and engage in recreational programs for youth
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of good…