Summer Discovery – Camp Counselor

Salary: $14.25 - $18.50 Hourly
Location : Shoreview, MN
Job Type: Associate
Job Number: 2026.23
Department: Parks & Rec Dept - Child Programs
Opening Date: 03/09/2026

DESCRIPTION
Summer Discovery is Shoreview Parks and Recreation's highly popular summer child care program. The program operates Monday - Friday at the Shoreview Community Center, a high quality facility with numerous resources. Children entering grades K-6 spend a fun-filled summer participating in activities ranging from weekly field trips, swimming, crafts, science projects, active games and more.
We're looking for individuals who enjoy working with children and creating fun, educational activities that will make for a memorable summer. Summer Discovery staff work collaboratively to ensure participants have a safe and fun summer.

DUTIES INCLUDE

We are accepting applications for the following positions for the 2026 summer season.

LEAD CAMP COUNSELOR
Monday-Friday: 40 hours/week; June-August
$16.25 - 18.50 per hour
• Guide and supervise a group of campers, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement in a fun, inclusive environment.
• Plan, organize, and lead games, crafts, and other activities for the summer
• Work with camp coordinators to follow daily schedules and resolve any issues; act as a positive role model
• Be familiar with and follow all safety and emergency procedures
• Communicate with parents
• Straighten and organize room for next day activities

ASSISTANT CAMP COUNSELOR
Monday-Friday: 30-40 hours/week; June-August
$14.25 - 15.75 per hour
• Assist Lead Camp Counselor to guide and supervise a group of campers; engage children in activities and ensure supervision at all times
• Help with organizing activities, ensuring camper safety, resolving issues, and creating a positive and fun environment for the campers
• Prepare and serve snacks
• Be familiar with and follow all safety and emergency procedures
• Communicate with parents
• Straighten and organize room for next day activities

FLOAT CAMP COUNSELOR
Various hours Monday-Friday: 20-30 hours/week; June-August
$14.25 - 15.75 per hour
• Flexible role that involves assisting where help is needed throughout the camp day.
• Float between different groups or activities, pick-up/drop-off campers to different activities/camps at the community center or to swim lessons
• Assist with activities, games, crafts as well as clean-up and organizing materials. Ensure campers follow rules.
• Provide backup for absent counselors
• Help maintain a fun and inclusive environment

SUBSTITUTE CAMP COUNSELOR
Various hours Monday-Friday: 10-40 hours/week; June-August
$14.25 - 15.75 per hour
• Fill-in for regular Counselors when needed, ensuring campers are safe and engaged
• Lead activities, help manage the group, and maintain a fun and inclusive environment
• Assist with activities, games, crafts as well as clean-up and organizing materials. Ensure campers follow rules.
• Prepare and serve snacks
• Be familiar with and follow all safety and emergency procedures
• Communicate with parents
• Straighten and organize room for next day activities
QUALIFICATIONS

Must be age 16 or older
Previous experience working with children is required for Lead Camp Counselor position
Previous experience working with children is desired for Assistant/Float/Substitute Camp Counselor positions. Training provided.
Please note: some staff will swim and/or accompany children into the Community Center's pools as well as off-site locations to supervise and ensure safety. This is based on program needs and the employee's ability.
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Mandatory Training Dates (subject to change based on training needs)
New staff training:

• May 19

Lead and Specialist staff training:

• May 20
• May 26

All staff training:

• May 27
• May 28
• May 30
• June 2
• June 4 - open house

Deadline to apply:
We are accepting applications until the positions are filled.

*** Free Community Center Membership ***
The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a

culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Associate employees enjoy a free membership to the Community Center, free parking, direct deposit (required) and uniforms (where applicable).
01

Please assist us in evaluating your skills and abilities by completing this supplemental questionnaire. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Which position(s) are you applying for? Select all that apply.

• Lead Camp Counselor
• Assistant Camp Counselor
• Float Camp Counselor
• Substitute Camp Counselor

03

Do you have experience working with children?

• Yes
• No

04

What age children have you worked with FOR PAY? Mark all that apply.

• Under 5 years of age
• 5 - 8 years of age
• 9 - 11 years of age
• 12 - 14 years of age
• Over the age of 14
• No previous experience working with children in these age groups

05

Do you have experience working with children WITHOUT PAY? If yes, who for, what ages, what did you do with the children?(If you do not have this experience, enter N/A)
06

Do you have any EXPERIENCE TEACHING CHILDREN in the following settings? Mark all that apply.

• In a school system
• Girl Scout/Boy Scout Troop Leader
• Volunteer or paid sports coach
• Other recreational program
• Other
• No experience teaching children in a formal setting

07

What SCHEDULE do you prefer? Times below are approximate. Mark all that apply.

• 6:30 am - 1:00 pm (mornings)
• 11am - 6 pm (afternoons)
• 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (mid-shift)

08

What is the FIRST DAY you are available to work?
09

What is the LAST DAY you are available to work?
10

Do you have ANY SUMMER OBLIGATIONS such as vacations, athletic sports, other jobs, summer school, etc. that we should be aware of? If yes, please enter those dates below.
11

Are you at least 16 years old, or will you be 16 years old by May 19, 2026?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered No to the above question, when will you be 16 years old?
Required Question