Day Camp Counselor; Seasonal

Position: Day Camp Counselor (Seasonal)
Salary: $21.79 - $27.90 Hourly
Location : City of Temecula, CA
Job Type: Part-time Project (at-will)
Job Number:
Department: Community Services
Division: Community Recreation Center
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date: 3/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
The Community Services Department is hiring seasonal Day Camp Counselors for the 2026 Summer Day Camp program! Day Camp Counselors, under direct supervision, help create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for campers. You'll lead activities, keep an eye on assigned areas, help enforce safety rules, and jump into action during emergencies if needed. The ideal candidate enjoys working with youth and brings positive energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to camp each day.

Experience or interest in sports, arts, cooking, music, and excursions/field trips is a big plus! Strong candidates can work both independently and as part of a supportive, team-oriented staff. This role requires friendly, respectful interaction with campers, parents, volunteers, and staff in a variety of situations-while having fun and making summer memories along the way.

This is a seasonal position within the Community Services Department. To be eligible for this position, applicant must be 18 years of age or older on or by June 15, 2026

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, assists with the coordination of various recreational programs and activities suitable for a Youth Day Camp program and/or area of assignment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Day Camp Counselor is the most entry level classification in the Day Camp series. The employee assists in conducting Community Services program activities in area(s) of assignment. May be assigned to work directly with the public. The ability to provide a high level of customer service is extremely important.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Director of Community Services or his/her designee.
No supervision exercised.
Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists with coordinating all facets of assigned program area(s) and special events
• Assists with scheduled sessions of Youth Day Camp
• Maintains inventory control, activity and progress records
• Assists with the planning, developing, and implementing of specialized Community Services programs, which may include athletic, craft, social, and instructional activities
• Responds to inquiries from the public; assists with resolving complaints
• May provide guidance to volunteers
• Provides high level of customer service
• Sets-up and breaks down equipment and facilities; performs basic maintenance and cleaning, as needed
• Assists with facilitating field trips and group outings
• Assists with tours of sites or facilities
• Conducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles to verify safety and proper operations or to identify potential problems; reports faulty equipment or operational problems
• Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports
• Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports
• Performs other duties of a similar nature

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. The City of Temecula utilizes equivalencies to substitute two years of applicable experience and similar responsibility for one year of college in order for a candidate to meet

Minimum Qualifications . A typical combination of education, experience, and training for this classification includes:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent;
Six (6) months of experience (paid or volunteer) as a youth group recreational activity worker or leader is desired. Related college course work is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of public Community Services programs
• Community Services leisure and volunteer activities as they relate to various interests and abilities
• First aid methods, practices and safety precautions related to Community Services programs
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Safe work practices and procedures
• Occupational hazards and safety measures appropriate to work performed

Skill to:

• Operate various types of standard office equipment, including a personal computer and related software
• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner, may be needed

Ability to:

• Provide quality customer service
• Evaluate situations, identify problems, propose alternative solutions, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Use proper English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• To learn first aid methods, practices and safety precautions related to Community Services…