Camp Counselor - Temporary

Full Job Description

• These temporary extra hire positions are for up to 40 hours per week from June 22 to August 21, 2026. Additional days, evenings, and weekends may be assigned for camp training as well as to assist with events and programs when applicable.
• These temporary positions are not eligible for County benefits.

Requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

As a Camp Counselor, you will provide an engaging, fun, and safe environment for our campers to grow in. You will be responsible for supervising camper groups, leading them through their daily schedule, and assisting with or facilitating camp activities.

Why It's a Great Department:

Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.

Our department is made up of four divisions: Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in Washington.

Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.

Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.

Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department

How to be Successful in the Role:

Bring in your knowledge and understanding of working with different age groups, and you will succeed in this position.

Be someone who can exercise mature judgment to ensure the safety and enjoyment of program participants.

You will work with groups of children in a recreational setting, so being able to explain, facilitate, and lead activities will be key.

We are looking for someone who can problem-solve, tactfully work with the public, and possess organizational skills while remaining flexible.

Also, maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, and volunteers.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a group of campers throughout the camp day.
• Engage all campers in a positive way.
• Facilitate assigned activities throughout the camp day.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inclusive environment throughout each activity and within camp.
• Assist during communal times such as check-in, check-out, snack, and lunch.
• Assist with organization and cleanup of all program equipment.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of any all-camp activities.
• Participate fully in all required staff meetings/trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Recreation Coordinator.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 18 years of age
• Experience working with children in a recreational setting or desire to work with children in a recreational setting
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work in a physically active, high-energy environment for 8 hours daily
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?