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Salary: $16.00 HourlyLocation : City Hall Building, OHJob Type: Seasonal positionJob Number: 202500024Department: Parks and RecreationDivision: Parks and Recreation ProgramsOpening Date: 03/02/2026Closing Date: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Position TitleDEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATIONPAY SUPERVISION EXERCISED: NONE. This position has no supervisory responsibilities..PURPOSE: The Camp Counselor is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing core and non-core programs and experiences for children in a small group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group. The incumbent will provide high quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on the Stow Parks and Recreation core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Essential FunctionsOrganize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities may include crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, archery, canoeing, field trips, etc. This includes time spent on the bus.Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.Communicate with parents about participant's experiences and report concerns to Camp Leadership.Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, documentation, and daily attendance.Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers' safety and their whereabouts at all times. Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately. Attend all trainings. KSA'sAbility to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities. Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.Ability to perform a variety of tasks outdoor in different climate.QualificationsUpon hire, completion of City provided First Aid, CPR, and Water SafetyEducation classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.Strong organizational and communication skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to handle and operate objects, tools and controls and reach with hands and arms.Must have the ability to physically manage and support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, hiking, canoeing, swimming, team building initiatives, physical games, and activities. Must be capable of carrying loads of up to 50 pounds and able to traverse hilly and uneven terrain without undue exertion.Perform essential program support to camp activities and programs which may include, but not limited to the following activities: semi - reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, working in narrow and/or confining spaces underground, overhead, and at ground level, twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs, and lying on stomach and/or back.Must have the ability to physically manage and support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).This position is not eligible for benefits.