Day Camp Counselor(S)-Bays Mountain Park (Temporary/Seasonal)

The City of Kingsport is currently taking applications for the following position:

Responsible for supervising campers and keeping them safe. Duties include teaching children's recreational skills, overseeing, and planning camp activities and learning and implementing emergency protocol efforts to ensure the protection of campers. Counselors work, typically, Monday - Friday 8:30am-4pm with some weekends and nights due to special events at the park.
We are in need of two (2) junior counselors and one (1) senior counselor.
Junior Counselor qualifications:
1. Education - Must be at least a high school senior who has been accepted into a college or university for the Fall 2024 semester.
2. Major course of study should be in natural history, education, or a related field.
3. Skill in relating well with young student groups and general public program participants.
4. Be comfortable with public speaking to audiences and communicating in both public and private settings.
5. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Senior Counselor Qualifications:
1. Education- Must be a high school graduate pursing a bachelor's degree at a college or university.
2. Major course of study should be in natural history, education, or a related field.
3. Skill in relating well with young student groups and general public program participants.
4. Be comfortable with public speaking to audiences and communicating in both public and private settings.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
6. After reasonable period of orientation, candidate must be able to present public programs, supervise up to two assistants and be under supervision of operations coordinator and a park naturalist.
Hourly rate $10.00-$10.50 EOE
City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity,
national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.Employment Type: Temporary / Seasonal