Head Counselor - Camp Create & Camp Crafty - Seasonal - Summer

Position: Head Counselor - Camp Create & Camp Crafty - Seasonal - Summer 2026 ($25.06/hour - $33.81/hour)
Are you passionate about the arts and education? Do you have experience with leading a team? Make an impact in our communities by joining H.A.R.D. this summer! The Arts program is seeking two Head Counselors with program experience to lead our Arts summer camps! The primary responsibilities of this position are to create and lead art programs that introduce campers to art fundamentals, provide excellent customer service to parents and caregivers, and provide day-to-day directions to a team of instructors and aides.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop programs that impact the youth in our community and teach them to think outside the box. The ideal candidate will have strong background and experience working with a variety of artistic mediums. This person should have a keen sense of cultural competency and have an ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and demographics.

Strong organizational and leadership skills are necessary to succeed in this role! This is a seasonal, summer-time position working up to 40 hours per week. Here are the details about the position:
Number of positions: 2 Hourly Rate: $25.06/hour - $33.81/hour

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Work hours:

8:00AM - 4:30PM Part-Time, Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position

Work Location:

Weekes Community Center Anticipated

Start Date:

May 18, 2026 Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 - June 30) This posting may close at any time. POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, conducts and provides leadership in the development and implementation of all age-appropriate curriculum and activities related to daily operation of a District program site in order to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for the general supervision of counselors and children enrolled in the program; planning age-appropriate curriculum for children; establishing and maintaining supportive relationships with children and parents; and all safety protocols. This class can be distinguished from the class of Day Camp Counselor because incumbents in this class are responsible for the overall direction, curriculum and staffing of the program area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incumbents may not perform all duties. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Develop and lead the implementation of curriculum, including teaching, overseeing, and/or coaching activities, which may include arts and crafts, group games, and sports; maintains group and individual discipline and code of conduct. Facilitate safe and positive recreation experiences; ensure a safe environment; assess and minimizes risks; assess and respond to potential injuries and prepare incident reports. Maintain accurate attendance and complete required records;

maintain appropriate confidential records. Manage the storage and inventory of equipment and supplies. Participate in meeting and training sessions. Maintain good public relations. Oversees all camp communication to parents, providing regular updates, filling out incident reports and establishing behavior contracts when necessary. At all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and the public. Performs other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

The functions of this position are performed indoors and/or outdoors depending on season. Incumbents must wear an appropriate uniform with identification and protective equipment. The environment requires working in climate-controlled indoor environments as well as various weather conditions, including heat and sunshine when outdoors. Specialized aspects of the work environment may also include high noise levels, interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing safety and departmental policies and procedures.

Incumbents may be assigned an irregular working…