Recreation Aide Summer Camp

The City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation department is hiring dependable and responsible individuals for seasonal or temporary positions at Camp Kazoo Summer Camp or Super Rec Summer Camp sites.

Please apply online amazoo.city.org/hr or in person at Mayor's Riverfront Park, 251 Mill Street. For questions, email Pete at aertsp.

EOE All applicants who intend to instruct should be flexible, caring individuals who enjoy working with program participants ages 5 to 12. Applicants must be available Monday through Friday, from mid‑May to mid‑August.

We are seeking a Silly Performing Arts Camp Counselor. Your main responsibility is to ensure that campers have a blast while learning about various forms of performing arts. Candidates create and implement a 9‑week lesson plan that supports performing arts. A background or direct experience in acting, improv, music, and/or dance is desired.

We are looking for an art instructor. Candidates may create and implement a 9‑week lesson plan that supports art and crafting. A background or direct experience in 2D, 3D, clay, and painting is desired.

As a summer day camp sports and games instructor, your mission is to make sure that campers have a blast while staying active and healthy. Candidates may create and implement a 9‑week lesson plan that supports healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship through fun and interactive games. A background or direct experience in playing team sports or games is desired.

We are currently seeking energetic and enthusiastic flyers. Flyers will assist at the Performing Arts, Sports & Games, or Arts & Craft activities, may lead pre‑planned activities when another staff is absent, assist the Site Supervisor with other camp activities, and supervise small groups of participants on field trips.

Candidates will greet, supervise, and ensure participants are properly checked in each morning. They will guide participants to the correct Camp sites and may assist or substitute at any of the other program areas throughout the day. This assignment works from 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. each morning.

Candidates will assist Summer Camp Assistants, be an extra staff on field trips, or will lead/assist on pre‑planned activities when another staff is absent at any of the program areas. Candidates will be placed every day at a Camp site based on where there is a need. This assignment works 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Candidate must have reliable transportation to attend every Camp site.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver license.
• Must have prior youth work experience.
• Must be available to work 9 weeks (Mid‑May – Mid‑August), unless prior arrangements have been approved.
• Prior experience working with youth or working toward a degree in a youth field is highly preferred.