Job Description
Job Location: Erie Community Center - Erie, CO 80516
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $18.56 - $23.20 Hourly
Job Category: Parks & Recreation
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- - - Please read all of the date-related information below, along with the minimum qualifications, before you proceed to the application
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- - - We are looking for counselors who can commit to at least 8 weeks of work this summer.
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- - - Summer 2026 camp runs from June 1st to August 7th.
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- - - New counselors must be able to complete orientation and online training requirements between April 15th and May 22nd.
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- - - New employees must attend in-person training May 26th to 29th during the day.
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The Town of Erie takes pride in offering high-quality, safe and enriching camp experiences and we are looking for individuals who are ready to join us as Camp Counselor Leads!
Camp Erie is a state-licensed camp program for school-aged children and while the bulk of our programming takes place over the summer, we also offer short-term camps during Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring school breaks.
Under general supervision, staff will perform a variety of duties including specialized instruction and program supervision for the Town’s State-Licensed programs. This may include the coordination of staff, camp volunteers, and participants in daily activities
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- - - Part-Time, Hourly
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- - - 2026 Hiring Range
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- - - $18.56/hr - $20.88/hr
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- - - 2026 Full Range
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- - - $18.56/hr - $23.20/hr
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- - - Posting Dates: 2/24/26 – 3/8/26
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- - - **Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 3/8/26 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.
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- - - If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.
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Duties And Responsibilities
Camp Duties:
- Performs duties associated with instructing or leading State-Licensed childcare programs
- Designs, plans, modifies and implements activities for camp participants
- Leads and supervises group of participants
- Supports camp staff (aides) and CIT volunteers
- Provides exceptional customer service to all participants
- Responds to information requests, comments, and complaints
- Sets-up and take down required program equipment
- Leads indoor and outdoor group & participant activities
- Supervises participants during off-site field trips and activities
- Provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for a diverse participant population
- Gives choices and use positive behavioral supports to address camper behaviors
- Conducts headcounts according to an established schedule
- Serves as opening & closing staff member for State-Licensed programs
Administrative Duties
- Assists in planning program curriculum and conducts individualized or group instruction for camp
- Maintains area, facilities, supplies and equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
- Reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed
- Maintains frequent communications with other staff, participants, parents and volunteers
- Communicates information with Camp Directors, Parents and Recreation Coordinator in regard to incidents or behavior issues. Supports participants through behavioral management plans
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings
- Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies
- Assists in evaluating program effectiveness and suggests new activities or techniques
Other/Miscellaneous
- Responds to emergency situations, administers first aid, CPR or other medical attention as needed, and completes incident reports
- Assists with conducting activities, special events and special projects as required and assigned
- Performs other related duties as assigned
QualificationsMinimum
Qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Must have 3 months of verifiable full-time experience in the direct care and supervision of school-age children (480 hours)
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
- CPR, First Aid and AED certification or ability to obtain within three months of employment
- State Licensing Compliance Trainings and Certifications
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- - - Upon hire, you will be required to submit your information for more background checks as per State Camp Requirements:
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- - - - CBI & FBI Background Check, fingerprints required
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Benefits:
All Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:
- Free membership to the Erie Community Center
- Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
- Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits:
- Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
- Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
- Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.
