Summer Camp Counselor (Recreation Leader I)

Summer Camp Adventure Awaits! Join us and become an integral part of our team!The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is currently looking for Camp Counselors to help facilitate its summer science camps which operate from June 15th through August 7th. These programs feature week-long full-day camps exploring a variety of science topics in the Life, Physical and Earth Sciences, and camp participants range in age from Preschool through Grade 6. Camps take place at:Junior Museum and ZooThe Girl Scout House at Rinconada ParkLucie Stern Community CenterThe Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive CenterFoothills Nature PreserveWe are currently seeking Camp Counselors at the Recreation Leader I level.In addition to staffing science camps, Counselors are needed to support after camp programs at Rinconada Park. After camp programs offer campers an opportunity to wind down after a busy day of learning, and feature recreational activities, games, art making, and weekly trips to the Rinconada Pool.For more information about specific offerings, please visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/Enjoyto review the City of Palo Alto's camp catalogue.Desired Qualifications:Successful applicants will be at least 16 years old and available the entire summer-from June 8th through August 7th. They will have an interest in science, teaching, or child development, and will love working with children in an educational setting. This is a great position for college students or recent college graduates.Hours of work:Science Camp - Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. each dayORAfter Camp - Monday through Friday, approximately 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. each dayLimited Hourly Position: This is a non-benefited position that is not allowed to exceed 415 hours per fiscal year.Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potentialaccommodations with the employer.