Seasonal Junior Camp Counselor SE

Seasonal Junior Camp Counselor SE

Salary

$13.47 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-00023

Department

Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Division

Programming

Opening Date

03/02/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Summary

A Seasonal JR Camp Counselor, confers with the Facility Coordinator, Site Supervisor and other Counselors and administers daily activity lesson plans following the camp schedule guidelines. Incumbent will teach and supervise children in Camp activities, and will assist the Site Supervisor with all aspects of the Camp program.

This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Education, Training, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Education / higher education: Must be currently enrolled in High School or must be a High School Graduate (or equivalent)

Other requirements: Must be at least 17 years of age.

Minimum number of years of directly related experience: none

Education and/or experience preferences: Employment, school, church or civic activities where leadership skills of peers or others have been learned and practiced.

Driver's License requirement: None Required Endorsements: none

Required certifications, licenses or registrations: must have current First Aid and CPR certification

Time given after hire/promotion to obtain certification or licenses: if not in possession of the above certifications, must obtain when the Department offers classes

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: none

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge: Familiarity with social, recreational and sport activities that are typically enjoyed by youth

Skills: Customer service; social etiquette; diplomacy; flexibility and willingness to follow direction

Abilities: set and maintain boundaries with children; follow through on a plan of activities; maintain composure and focus amidst chaos.

Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Will interact with other City staff, taking direction and providing information; will interact with facility patrons, providing direction, guidance, instruction and enforcing rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Administer daily activity lesson plans following the camp schedule guidelines and confer with the Site Supervisor and other Counselors during the planning stages.
• Teaches and supervises all children in Camp activities, and as otherwise assigned.
• Assists Site Supervisor with all aspects of the Camp program, which may include, but not be limited to the following: care and upkeep of facility, equipment and supplies; participates in activity planning; supervises planned activities as needed; coordinates and distributes lunch and snack times; and assists in maintaining Camp records.
• Acknowledges parents as they drop-off and pick-up their children.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Are you currently enrolled in High School or have you graduated High School (or equivalent)?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 17 years of age?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Rio Rancho

Address 3200 Civic Center Circle NE

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87144

Phone 505-896-8750

Website https://rrnm.gov/