Adventure Camp Counselor

We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and creative staff to work directly with school-aged adventure campers by engaging and providing supervision for them at camp while making a positive impact in their lives. The ideal candidate will bring their own interest in outdoor recreation, serving as an enthusiastic facilitator and participant for a variety of nature and leisure based activities such as swimming, hiking, boating, and other specific program outings, alongside the director and other camp counselors. CPR/First Aid Certification, or the ability to attend a provided certification training prior to the camp start date, is required. Staff who are willing to work as a lifeguard, and carry the appropriate credentials and experience, will receive a pay rate increase. Prior experience working with children is required.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $19.15 - $19.65
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

• Available June 15 – August 21.  
• Follow all departmental and state rules and regulations.
• Assist in planning and instruction of program.
• Check area for safety hazards and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
• Report all accidents and incidents occurring within jurisdiction to supervisor.
• Administer proper First Aid as required.
• Required to be on site 15 minutes before the program starts for setup and preparation.
• Required to clean up at the end of the day.
• Participation in the evaluation process.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized situation required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in education, childhood development, family studies, or recreation preferred.
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.
• Ability to deal effectively with discipline problems, co-workers and supervisors.
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices as they apply to group activities.
• Knowledge of a variety recreation/leisure activities and group games.
• A cooperative attitude and team player.
•  First Aid/CPR certification.
• Enthusiasm, patience, a desire to work with children and creativity.
• Ability to pass a State of Vermont Background Check for Childcare Providers and be fingerprinted as part of the process.
• Complete required trainings before the start of the camp program, as part of the childcare licensing.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.