City of Portland - Summer Camp Counselors- Camp Venture

Start Date: February 14, 2025 | End Date: August 13, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other
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City of Portland - Summer Camp Counselors- Camp Venture

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

The City of Portland Recreation Division is offering a creative opportunity to engage with youth through a variety of recreational activities based out of our exciting summer camps. Being a camp counselor with Portland Recreation offers invaluable leadership, enrichment and skill building experiences. Camp Counselors will go on active adventures, make new friends, get crafty and be role models for Portland youth. This position is responsible for monitoring and engaging with program participants in Camp Venture located at Riverton Community Center, East End Community Center and Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must enjoy working with youth.
• Knowledge of a variety of games, sports, and leisure activities.
• First aid and CPR certification desired, but not required.

Camp dates:

(7 weeks): Monday, 06/24/24 - Friday, 08/09/24 (35-37.5 hours per week).
Camp Training: paid training will take place between 06/10 - 06/21 at times TBD.
Regular camp hours are: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m, and schedules will vary during that timeframe daily.

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Hourly Rate

$18.00/hr.

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at [email protected] or 207-653-3615 (call or text)

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected]

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