Delaware Employment Link Explore. Apply. Succeed. - Ulrike Greely
Laurel, DE
About the Job
Day Camp Counselor: $13.25 - is responsible for leading activities for summer camps and assists with the supervision of campers to ensure and maintain a fun, positive and safe camp environment. Camps run Monday through Friday, June through mid-late August depending on site.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors, weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled to meet facility needs.
For Camp Positions - Monday through Friday will be needed throughout the camp season. Additional work on weekends, evenings and holidays may be scheduled.
- May develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
- May lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources.
- May deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
- Provides general customer service and park information to visitors.
- Distributes interpretive publications
- May lead educational and recreational hikes, canoe and kayak trips plus programs for park visitors.
- May include live animal care and handling.
- Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
- Six months experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
- Six months experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives.
- Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation
- Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, boating, rock climbing or swimming.
- Knowledge of local plants, animals or history.
- Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
As a condition of hire, applicants for this position must successfully pass a Swim assessment.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.