Camp Olathe Counselor - Summer '26

Job Description:

Camp Olathe Counselor - Summer '26

Description

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Employment Type
Seasonal (Seasonal)

Job Summary

Do you enjoy an active outdoor work environment? Do you enjoy working with kids and assisting them with hands-on activities? If you have experience working with kids and want to utilize that in a camp setting, the City of Olathe is looking for camp counselors to work with school age kids at one of five outdoor summer camps held at our beautiful Olathe parks. Come and join the fun this summer at Camp Olathe!

Olathe's 2026 camps run from Tuesday, May 26th through Friday, July 31st. Staff will need to be available for required training and meetings taking place before camp starts--

• New Hire Training: May 14th (5:00 pm-6:00 pm)
• All Camp Training Nights: May 18th and 21st (5:00 pm-8:00 pm)
• CPR/First Aid Training (If not already certified): May 9th (9:00 am-2:00 pm)

MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE

STARTING HOURLY PAY RANGE: $15.50 - $16.50 (based on experience)

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Camp Counselor is responsible for delivering and leading program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers' age and abilities. They work with elementary aged youth in an outdoor camp setting ensuring a safe and engaging participant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs essential tasks for opening and closing camp for the summer season; effectively communicates with parents, campers, co-workers, and supervisors; demonstrates excellent customer service.
  
• Follows all City, KDHE and camp policies and procedures; follows basic supervision responsibilities, including participating with campers in group and individual activities, and enforcing safety rules; stays with and interacts with campers at all times; intervenes when campers are likely to injure themselves or others.
  
• Prepares, sets up for and cleans up after activities and snacks; assists campers with self-selected activities.
  
• Stays current on required training as necessary: First Aid and CPR, child abuse and neglect awareness, signs and symptoms of illness, and Olathe seasonal employee training.
  

Qualifications

Experience: Must be 16 years of age or older. A minimum of one year of experience working with school age youth is required. Experience working in a camp setting is preferred.

Education:A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred as well as some college education relating to child development or education.

Licenses & Certifications: First Aid and CPR certification required- training provided.