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Playleader Special Service (Day Camp Counselor) Summer Seasonal
City of Detroit
General Services
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$31,980 - $31,980
per year
Type
Temporary
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May 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal summer job involves leading fun activities and games for kids aged 3 to 12 at a Detroit recreation center, ensuring everyone stays safe and engaged during day camp hours.
You'll help with everything from setting up play areas to chaperoning field trips and providing basic first aid.
It's a great fit for energetic people who love working with children and have some background in group activities or sports.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of experience in organized recreational activities, athletics, or related fields
- Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for children
- Skills in organizing and directing group activities and free play
- Experience managing participant behavior and ensuring safety of equipment
- Comfort chaperoning field trips and administering basic first aid
- Availability for varying shifts between 8AM-8:30PM
Full Job Description
Under general supervision, as a seasonal worker, organizes and directs recreational activities or assists in directing such activities during Summer Day Camp programming at a recreation center.
Day Camp Counselors will be working daily with children 3 to 12 and should have an interest in working with youth at our recreation center and will be expected to assist with other duties as assigned.
Available shift times: 8AM - 4:30PM, 10AM - 6:30PM, 12PM - 8:30PM
Shifts will vary depending on the staffing needs at each individual center
Requirements
- Create a welcoming and safe environment.
- Organizes and directs free-play and planned group activities at a recreation site or facility.
- Communicate program information, expectations and rules to community members, participants and team members. If needed direct questions or concerns to appropriate people/supervisors.
- Ensure that equipment and apparatus are safe and properly used and deter inappropriate behavior.
- Assists in managing participant behavior and disruptions in a professional manner.
- Chaperone filed trips to area attractions as part of the Day Camp program or Recreation Activities.
- Encourages participation in activities.
- Administers first aid when needed.
- Interprets rules of games, when required.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Maintains simple records and makes reports on activities.
- Assists professional recreation personnel in conducting programs and activities.
- Set up and break down activities and events which includes moving tables and chairs and other equipment.
- Assist with meal service to children and seniors as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Graduation or G.E.D
- One (1) year of experience in conducting organized recreational activities or in some athletic or related activity.
Additional Information
EVALUATION PROCESS:
- Interview: Pass / Fail
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (TEP): 100%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation of TEP: 100%
- Domicile Credit: up to 15 points
- Veteran Points: up to 15 points
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