Elm Fork Summer Camp Counselor
Elm Fork Summer Camp Counselor
- 513795
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Hourly
Title: Elm Fork Summer Camp Counselor
Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science
Department: UNT-Environmental Ed Sci & Tech-125030
Job Location: Denton
Salary: 15.00
FTE: 0.48
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The Elm Fork Education Center offers 5 weeks of summer science day camps in June and July. The camps are designed for kids 7 to 13 years old. There are 25 camp sessions, 5 per week. Camp begins on June 8, 2026 and ends on July 17, 2026.
Position Overview
We have 3 position available at this time.
One for our morning shift, 7am to 1 pm and two for our afternoon camp, 12 noon to 6 pm.
Candidates for the morning position would be responsible for team teaching up to 5 different camp sessions (one per week).
Candidates for the afternoon camp would join a team of 4 counselors responsible for Discovery Camp. Discovery camp includes recreational activities and field trips with the campers.
Minimum Qualifications
18 years of age. Completed high school. Some experience working with kids at a camp or school.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to pass a background check to work with minors and complete all the necessary training for working with minors at UNT
Experience working with elementary and middle school students in a learning environment.
Ability to work outdoors in the summer.
Abiltiy to work with staff and volunteers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with camps, specifically science day camps.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Supervise 8 to 10 campers ages 7 to 13 in multiple settings.
- Responsible for team teaching up to 5 different camp sessions (one per week).
- Work outdoors in the summer.
- Responsible for Discovery Camp, includes recreational activities and field trips with the campers.
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Environmental Hazards
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Noisy environments.
Work Schedule
2 shifts - 7 am to 1 pm 12 noon to 6 pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
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