Seasonal Camp Counselor 2026

City of Florissant; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Florissant seeks seasonal camp counselors to deliver athletic, educational, and creative activities for youth. You will supervise campers, ensure safety, and collaborate with the Camp Director to align daily plans with overarching camp themes.

Responsibilities include organizing daily sessions, maintaining paperwork, and modeling respectful, team-oriented behavior. Prior experience with children is preferred, and police background checks are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to think creatively and adapt to varying situations.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• High energy, positive attitude, and a cooperative team player.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities.
• Self-motivated and proactive in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all campers.
• This is an outdoor job, so must be able to work outdoors in various weather.
• MUST PASS POLICE RECORD CHECK.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and demonstrate a variety of athletic, educational, and creative skills to youth participants.
• Supervise campers at all times to ensure safety and adherence to camp policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the Camp Director and other staff regarding camper behavior, needs, and concerns.
• Coordinate daily and long-term activities for campers, ensuring goals align with camp themes.
• Maintain all necessary paperwork for the efficient management of their group.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behavior, respect, and teamwork.
• Assist with camper check-in and check-out processes, ensuring smooth and safe transitions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe camp site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Skills

Creative thinking

Child experience

Energetic

Team player

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Outdoor work

Police background check

Job description

Description

Rate: $15.50 hourly

Status: Seasonal

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• If applying for Winter Camp, must be available to work for all these dates December 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 28th, 29th, 30th.
• If applying to work Summer Camp 2026, minimum of 30 hours per week and must work entirety of June-August.
• Provide instruction and demonstrate a variety of athletic, educational, and creative skills to youth participants.
• Supervise campers at all times to ensure safety and adherence to camp policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the Camp Director and other staff members regarding camper behavior, needs, and any concerns.
• Coordinate the daily and long-term activities for campers, making sure goals fit with overall camp themed plans.
• Maintain all the necessary paperwork for the efficient management of their group.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behavior, respect, and teamwork.
• Assist with camper check-in and check-out processes, ensuring a smooth and safe transition for all children.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment throughout the camp site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director.
• This is a safety sensitive position
• NOTES: All hours and schedules may be subject to change based on City and/or department needs

Requirements

• Ability to think creatively and adapt to varying situations.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• High energy, positive attitude, and a cooperative team player.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities.
• Self-motivated and proactive in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all campers.
• This is an outdoor job so needs to be able to work outdoors in various weather.
• MUST PASS POLICE RECORD CHECK.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran