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The Lead Counselor will help with camp rosters, camper check-ins, conflict resolution, inventory management, and collaborate with the camp team to support the smooth operation of camp activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

Summary
--------The Lead Camp Counselor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the camp, ensuring a safe, organized, and engaging experience for all campers. This position requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a passion for recreation and youth development. The Lead Counselor will help with camp rosters, camper check-ins, conflict resolution, inventory management, and collaborate with the camp team to support the smooth operation of camp activities. Additionally, the Lead Counselor will assist in managing camp cancellations and rescheduling, ensuring that all aspects of camp run efficiently and in alignment with the mission to enrich lives through recreation and culture.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
--------------------------------------### Camp Rosters & Camper Check-In• Manage and maintain accurate camp rosters, ensuring all camper information is up to date.
• Oversee camper check-in and check-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions for both campers and parents.
• Coordinate with camp administration to ensure all necessary documentation, waivers, medical forms, etc. are collected and processed.### Camp Preparation• Assist in preparing camp schedules, activities, and materials prior to the start of each session.
• Ensure that all camp locations are organized, safe, and well-equipped with the necessary supplies.
• Collaborate with fellow counselors to create a fun, inclusive, and educational experience that reflects the camps mission.### Conflict Resolution• Act as a primary point of contact for addressing camper and parent concerns, working to resolve any conflicts that may arise in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ensure that all campers feel safe, respected, and heard during their camp experience.
• Foster an environment of open communication with campers, parents, and camp staff.### Inventory & Supplies Management• Conduct regular inventory checks of camp supplies, including arts and crafts materials, sports equipment, and other necessary resources.
• Assist in ordering and replenishing supplies as needed, ensuring that the camp is always well-stocked and prepared for activities.### Camp Cancellations & Rescheduling• Assist in handling camp cancellations and rescheduling requests from parents or guardians.
• Ensure that all communication related to cancellations or changes is handled in a timely and professional manner.
• Work with camp administration to ensure that these changes are reflected accurately in camp rosters and scheduling.### Leadership & Staff Support• Model the camps values and mission through leadership, communication, and behavior.
• Lead by example in providing excellent customer service to campers and parents, ensuring a high-quality experience.Qualifications
-------------• Previous experience working as a camp counselor, ideally in a leadership role (1-2 years preferred).
• Strong understanding of recreation, leisure activities, and cultural programming.
• Ability to handle conflict in a calm and professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Passion for youth development, recreation, and enriching the lives of others.
• A positive attitude and the ability to foster a fun and inclusive camp environment.Education and/or Experience
-------------------------• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one year of college-level work or completion of a clerical support educational program.Language Skills
--------------• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• English/Spanish bilingual oral communication skills preferred.Reasoning Ability
----------------The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. As part of their job duties, the employee must occasionally work outdoors and may have to walk rugged terrain.Work Environment
----------------The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

City of Bentonville

Seasonal Recreation Leader III ( Lead Camp Counselor)

CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Concrete

Conflict Resolution

Customer Support/Service

Depth Perception

Detail Oriented

Documentation

English Language

First Aid

Inventory Management

Leadership

Lift/Move 25 Pounds

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Multilingual

Operational Support

Order Supplies

Organizational Skills

Physical Demands

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Recreation

Risk

Spanish Language

Sports

Time Management

Writing Skills

Assist in the administration of the YRCC office including but not limited to performing general data entry and accurate record keeping, assisting with camp registration, annual memberships, contract agreements, facility rentals, incident reports, accident reports, volunteer and community service applications and delivering program information (i.e. programs details, updates, scheduling, etc.). To qualify for this position, the candidate must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, offenses against children, and any offense that would qualify to prevent a person from obtaining an Arkansas teaching certificate (A.C.A 6-17-410).

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CAMP COUNSELOR - YRCC 2026-02989Salary: $11.00 - $13.00 Hourly
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 02989
Department: PARKS & RECREATION (520)
Opening Date: 02/03/2026Description
The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community.Essential Job Duties
--------------------<ul><li>Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.</li><li>Responsible for supervising and instructing participants in the Yvonne Richardson Community Center Summer Camps in a safe and friendly environment.</li><li>Report to work promptly as scheduled with proper attire and be ready to supervise camp participants thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of camp.</li><li>Assist in organizing and implementing activities for camp participants.</li><li>Monitor camp participants at all times.</li><li>Assist with the set-up and tear-down of all camp related activities.</li><li>Instruct and lead participants through daily activities.</li><li>Be alert, professional, courteous and always tactful.</li><li>Respond to any injured participant with proper first aid care and complete paperwork regarding accidents.</li><li>Interact with and supervise campers in a manner which protects their health and well-being.</li><li>Attend staff and training sessions as required.</li><li>Provide general facility supervision and customer service for all YRCC programs, events, participants and facility patrons during scheduled and unscheduled events.</li><li>Assist in the administration of the YRCC office including but not limited to performing general data entry and accurate record keeping, assisting with camp registration, annual memberships, contract agreements, facility rentals, incident reports, accident reports, volunteer and community service applications and delivering program information (i.e. programs details, updates, scheduling, etc.).</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications
---------------------<ul><li>Education and/or experience providing public service to children in recreation, community-based programs, physical education, or a closely related field preferred.</li><li>Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, offenses against children, and any offense that would qualify to prevent a person from obtaining an Arkansas teaching certificate (A.C.A 6-17-410).</li><li>CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.</li><li>Must be able to work independently and exercise sound judgement.</li><li>Effectively communicate with others orally and in writing.</li><li>Must be proficient in the use of a computer and related software programs and be able to effectively operate standard office equipment.</li></ul>Secondary Job Duties
--------------------<ul><li>Secondary duties as assigned.</li></ul>Additional Questions
--------------------<ol><li>Do you have any of these qualifications?</li></ol>Yes No<ol start="2"><li>If you answered yes to the previous question, please give a detailed description of the education and/or experience you may have providing public service to children in recreation, community-based programs, physical education, or a closely related field.</li><li>To qualify for this position, the candidate must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, offenses against children, and any offense that would qualify to prevent a person from obtaining an Arkansas teaching certificate (A.C.A 6-17-410). If selected, would you be able to meet this requirement?</li></ol>YES NO<ol start="4"><li>CPR and First Aid Certification preferred. Do you have either of these certifications?</li></ol>Yes No<ol start="5"><li>The successful candidate must be able to work independently and exercise sound judgement. Would you be able to meet these requirements?</li></ol>YES NO<ol start="6"><li>If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your past experience, work related or other that demonstrates your ability to meet these requirements.</li><li>The candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate with others orally and in writing. Do you meet these requirements?</li></ol>YES NO<ol start="8"><li>The candidate must be proficient in the use of a computer and related software programs. Do you meet these requirements?</li></ol>YES NO<ol start="9"><li>If you answered yes to the previous question, please give a brief description of the software programs you are familiar with and have experience in using.</li><li>The successful candidate must have the ability to effectively operate standard office equipment, (i.e., scanner, copier, fax, printer, etc.). Do you meet this requirement?</li></ol>YES NO<ol start="11"><li>While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. If selected, would you be able to meet these requirements?</li></ol>YES NO<ol start="12"><li>Please feel free to use the space below to describe any additional skills, education, or other traits you possess which you believe qualify you for this position.</li></ol>Required QuestionEmployer
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Address
113 W. Mountain
Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701
Phone
479-575-8278
Website
<a href="http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov" rel="nofollow">http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov</a>

City of Fayetteville AR

CAMP COUNSELOR - YRCC 2026-02989

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