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

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, with no experience
• East Bay Explorers Counselor $17.65 - $18.54/hour, with some experience
• Lead Counselor: $18.09 - $19.48/hour, with some experience

Concord Recreation Services is a diverse, high performing, collaborative team that creates community through people, parks, and programs. Our fun, welcoming, and inclusive programs improve the quality of life of our participants and community. Participants and staff can experience the camp of a lifetime with Backyard Explorers and East Bay Explorers. These programs provide a safe and supervised place for children and teens to make new friends, engage in a variety of daily camp activities, and explore a new Bay Area location each week on a field trip.

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

• Staff training is offered at various dates and times between May 16 – June 7, 2026
• Camp runs from June 8 – July 31, 2026
• Camp clean up runs from August 3 – August 7, 2026 for select positions
• Work hours may vary between 7:00AM – 7:00PM

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

• Staff training is offered at various dates and times between May 16 – June 7, 2026
• Camp runs from June 8 – July 31, 2026
• Camp clean up runs from August 3 – August 7, 2026 for select positions
• Work hours may vary between 8:00AM - 7:00PM

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Under supervision, Camp Counselors assist with a variety of recreation program activities, including customer service at centers, monitoring participants, and assisting with the supervision of 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 is distinguished from the Counselor I in that the Counselor II performs duties independently.

The Lead Counselor is distinguished from the Counselor II in that 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 must be able to work approximately 20-35 hours a week; early morning, evening and weekend shifts when required; and attend weekly in-service trainings. Hours may vary based on assigned camp and weekly activities.

• Is able to 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

If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be 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…