Day Camp Aide

Day Camp Aide Salary

$19.21 - $22.09 Hourly

Location

Golden, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-00016

Department

Parks and Recreation Division

Golden Community Center & Splash Aquatic Park

Opening Date

02/20/2026

Closing Date

3/13/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Description

Benefits

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Day Camp Aide position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why Work at the City of Golden?

Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, its a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Youth Enrichment Coordinator and Preschool Director- performs, assists, and leads a variety of youth activities for the Golden Parks and Recreation Departments Day Camp Program for children 2.5-12 years of age, Monday - Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, with a commitment of at least 9 out of 12 weeks during this timeframe. Required training will be Friday, May 29th, Saturday, May 30th, and Monday, Jun 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of childcare duties to include planning, organizing, guiding, implementing classes, activities, and special events on a daily basis.
• Under guidance of supervisor, assists and instructs camp participants as needed.
• Follows and enforces all department and camp policies, rules, and regulations while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude.
• Provides a safe camp environment.
• Maintains cleanliness of facility and organization of materials and equipment in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care Centers and Golden Parks and Recreation Departments policies.
• Attends field trips under the supervision of a Day Camp Leader.
• Communicates with the day camp staff to provide information about camp activities and camper successes and problems while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age by date of hire.
• Work or volunteer experience with school-age children in areas such as education, day care, scouts, sports, and/or babysitting preferred.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Prior leadership experience involving organizational skills is highly desired.
• Must pass a State of Colorado sexual abuse background check and CB/FBI fingerprint criminal check.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• First Aid, CPR and Standard Precautions Certifications required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, community organizations, the public, and participants.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions during summer months for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Part-Time and Seasonal employees may be eligible for some benefits as they relate to the position and department in which they work. Part-Time and Seasonal employees are also eligible to accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. For more detailed information please refer to the Employee Benefits & Perks section of our website.

Hiring Rate

The hiring rate for this position is $19.21 - $22.09 per hour. Are you comfortable with this rate of pay?

1. Yes
2. No

Additional Questions

1. Are you or will you be a minimum of 16 years of age by date of hire?

2. Yes

3. No

4. Do you have 3 months verifiable work or volunteer experience with school-age children in such areas as education, day care, scouts, sports, and/or babysitting?

5. Yes

6. No

7. Do you have prior leadership experience involving organizational skills?

8. Yes

9. No

10. Are you able to pass a State of Colorado sexual abuse background check and CBI fingerprint criminal check?

11. Yes

12. No

13. Do you have, or are you able to obtain First aid and CPR certification required within 30 days of hire?

14. Yes

15. No

16. Are you able to attend training on Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Monday, Jun 1, 2026 between the hours of 8am-4pm?

17. Yes

18. No

19. Work hours vary between 7:15am-5:15pm from June 2 - August 14, 2026. Are you able to work this schedule and commit to working at least 9 out of the 12 weeks during this timeframe?

20. Yes

21. No

22. Do you know of any time off you will need during the week of camp?

Required Question

Employer

City of Golden

Address

911 10th Street

Golden, Colorado, 80401

Phone

303-384-8185

303-384-8000

Website

https://www.cityofgolden.gov/