Summer Camp Counselor

Tompkins Chamber; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselors to join their team for the summer season. This role involves engaging with youth through diverse activities, ensuring their safety, and fostering a fun learning environment. Counselors will assist with daily camp operations, including arts and crafts, sports, and educational programs. Ideal candidates are energetic, responsible, and enjoy working with children. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in youth programs while making a positive impact in the community. Join us this summer and help create unforgettable experiences for our campers!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old by June 30, 2025.
• Background check and pre-employment physical required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing educational and recreational activities for youth.
• Monitor and supervise camp participants to ensure safety.
• Organize and participate in group games and activities.

Skills

Child supervision

Activity planning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The City of Ithaca is now accepting applications for the position of Summer Camp Counselor.

Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC)
Classification: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: None
Salary: $19.50/Hour - $22.50/Hour
Workweek: Monday - Friday, Summer (June 30 - August 15, 2025)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC), a department of the City of Ithaca, is seeking to hire Summer Camp Recreation Attendants for the 2025 Summer Camp season. Entry level work includes routine summer camp program duties assisting GIAC Program Coordinators and Program Leaders in conducting multicultural, educational, and recreational activities for youth (ages 5 to teens) at GIAC. This position requires a background check and pre-employment physical paid for by GIAC.

Seasonal Summer Camp Recreation Attendants support the program through assisting with duties such as:

• Assist with the implementation of daily planned educational, recreational and multicultural activities such as arts and crafts, science projects, physical fitness, indoor/outdoor games, swimming, performing arts and other youth activities, including field trip outings and providing assistance as needed;
• Monitors and supervises youth and teen camp participants by maintaining order and ensuring safety;
• Assists with daily participant check-in and check-out and maintains records related to program activities;
• Distributes and collects recreation equipment or supplies and organizes and participates in group games and related activities;
• Assists GIAC summer camp program personnel with the chaperoning of trips and other group activities;
• Acts as a liaison for program activities with parents, community service agencies, schools and agencies for the purpose of promoting programs and enhancing services sponsored by GIAC;
• Attends staff meetings and week-long summer camp training;
• Adheres to all childcare regulations for a School Aged Child Care Program;
• Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications : Must be 18 years of age by June 30, 2025.

Residency Requirements : There are no residency requirements for this position.

Application Materials Required :

• City of Ithaca application

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Submit required application materials to:

Web site: https://ithaca-portal.mycivilservice.com
Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!




Issued: March 25, 2025