Camp Counselor

Would you enjoy working outdoors in beautiful park settings along the Lower Colorado River in Central Texas? How about being a key player on a dynamic goal-oriented team helping to deliver our innovative summer camps for kids? If this sounds intriguing to you, please apply! We're looking for six seasonal workers to join our team. In this role, you'll help facilitate summer camp activities, develop and implement lesson plans and challenge course programs. Assist summer camp staff with setup and breakdown of programs and keeps camp areas clean and well organized. Responsibilities also include keeping recreation equipment such as rafts, kayaks, and climbing equipment clean and operational. Works with customers of all ages and abilities. This position develops competence by performing structured work assignments and receives instruction, guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues. Join us!

You will be trusted to:

- Be responsible for supervising day camp youth to include ensuring and prioritizing the safety and needs of the campers.
- Implement camp curriculum and programs. Ensures the camp's activities and programs are run smoothly and efficiently.
- Assist other summer camp staff with programs and activities.
- Serve as a positive leader for campers while providing a fun and enriching experience for youth. Serves as an example for campers and others in punctuality, sportsmanship, teamwork, conservation and respect for nature.
- Maintain respect each camper for their individuality while creating a culture of community, understanding and appreciation of nature through communication and teamwork.
- Communicate effectively with appropriate parents or guardians, and other staff.

You qualify with:

- Must be currently enrolled and have completed one or more years of college and working towards or have received a degree in Recreation, Environmental Sciences, Outdoor Education or related field. Must be an enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working in the outdoors.
- Texas driver's license
- Participation and completion of CPR/First Aid and American Canoe Association training courses
- Successful completion of criminal background check
-Must be at least 18 years of age

You are a great fit with:

- Ability to be an enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working in the outdoors.
- Customer service experience and a professional attitude
- Experience working with children of all ages and abilities
- Experience facilitating summer camps and outdoor recreation activities such as boating, camping and hiking
- Currently enrolled or pursuing a degree in Recreation, Environmental Sciences, Outdoor Education or related field.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.