Adventure & Outdoor Camp Counselors- Recreation & Parks

SALARY:  
Minimum Wage to $18 per hour

DESCRIPTION:
Looking for a fun, active, outdoor job this summer? Camp counselors assist with the instruction and supervision of duties in highly specialized skills area for adventure and outdoor camps. Camp Counselors are selected for their enthusiasm, talent and experiences working with children and adventure activities. Participants engage in archery, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, camping, fishing, biking, rock climbing (indoors and outdoors), nature and/or other outdoor adventure pursuits.

RATE OF PAY: 
Salary commensurate with experience.

Contingent: 
Level I: Minimum Wage to $16.00 /hour (Paraprofessional)
Level II: $16.00 - $18.00 /hour (Paraprofessional)

EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum - currently attending high school.

EXPERIENCE:
Level I:  Some background working with children helpful.
Level II: Knowledge of skills specific to the position, experience teaching these skills and/or leading children's activities, CPR certification preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:  You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. 

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.       

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at  HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.