Summer Camp Counselor

Monona Parks & Recreation offers a full-day summer camp - MPR - GO! (formerly Camp Winnequah) for children in grades 4K-4. While utilizing outdoor spaces in Monona parks, Camp Winnequah counselors oversee groups participating in program activities and ensure that campers create lasting memories and friendships. Duties include active supervision of children, leading groups in activities, behavioral management, leading "counselors-in-training" (CITs), maintaining safety, and lesson planning.

All applicants should be interested in working with children of all ages and possess maturity, flexibility, strong work ethic and dependability, and the ability to have fun while working.

Camp dates are June 15 through August 21, working an average of 30-40 hours per week in an outdoor setting; shifts will vary and will be scheduled between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:45 pm. Wednesday field trip days will be longer (possibly 10 hour) days. Preference will be given to applicants who are able to work the entire 10 weeks of camp, for the 40-hour-a-week shifts.

Mandatory training will be held June 11-12, with additional hours June 8-10th for work days preparing for camp. CPR training will be held June 6th.

All staff must have a current CPR certification (valid 2 years).

• Must have a desireto work with and inspire children in an outdoor summer camp environment.
• Must be at least 16 years old
  * as of the start of employment and eligible to work in the United States.
  * If you are under 16 and have previously excelled as a CIT, or you have other relevant Parks & Recreation program experience, you're eligible to apply. Application does not guarantee hire for this position; you may be offered alternative positions.
• Must have experience in the development and delivery of programs and activities for a similar population.
• A valid Wisconsin driver's license is preferred but not required.
• Must pass a background check if over the age of 18.
• Must have a current certification in First Aid and CPR, at a minimum. These may be obtained at Monona Parks and Rec June 6th, 2026.

• Must be able to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
• Must be able to respond appropriately to situations requiring First Aid and assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, emergency, illness, or injury).
• Must be able to perform physical aspects of the position, including working long hours in an active OUTDOOR camp program environment, including being able to be in the pool for extended periods of time.
• Must possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Ability to maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.
• Must have familiarity with or the ability to learn a variety of equipment related to sports, arts and crafts, and water sports; office equipment, and electronics.