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Town Of Southbury Employment Opportunity: Teenscape Summer Camp Counselor

The Town of Southbury is hiring Teenscape Summer Camp Counselors for the 2026 Parks & Recreation camp season.

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Press release from the Town of Southbury:

12/18/2025

The Town of Southbury is hiring Teenscape Summer Camp Counselors for the 2026 Parks & Recreation camp season. This position offers an opportunity to lead middle school-aged campers and engage in exciting activities and field trips in a fun, safe and supportive environment. This role is perfect for energetic, responsible individuals who enjoy mentoring youth and making a positive impact.

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Pay Rate: $16.94 per hour

Hours: 31 per week, Monday-Friday

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Primary Accountabilities:

Leads groups of middle-school aged children in a variety of recreation activities at designated sites. Works under the close supervision of the Camp Director to gain familiarity with recreation program operations, techniques and departmental standards.

Reports To:

Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation and TeenScape Camp Director.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise campers during field trips and enforce location site rules.
  • Assist with organizing and managing campers, maintaining discipline at all times.
  • Support the Camp Director with collecting waiver forms and handling parent communications.
  • Clean playground and park areas at the end of each shift.
  • Coordinate lost and found items with the Adventure Day Camp Head Counselor.
  • Check inventory for camp and first aid supplies.
  • Assist with pick-up and drop-off for before and after camp programs.
  • Support the Teenscape Camp Director with field trip payments and ticket distribution.
  • Review bus and field trip safety rules with campers.
  • Observe safety precautions for participants and spectators; provide first aid for minor injuries.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist with special recreation activities such as arts & crafts, dance, drama and sports.
  • Apply basic leadership techniques when supervising activities.
  • Plan, organize and conduct simple recreational activities.
  • Maintain familiarity with the care and use of recreational equipment.
  • Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed.
  • Foster cooperation with fellow employees and participants.

    • Required Qualifications:

    Must be 18 years of age or older and possess certification in CPR/AED and First Aid for Adult and Pediatric or receive certification prior to camp.

    Deadline to Apply:

    Deadline to submit applications is January 9, 2026.

    Applications:

    Application is available online. Completed application should be returned to Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main Street South, Southbury or emailed to MLennon@southbury-ct.gov.

    Town of Southbury is EOE/ADA employer. For more job listings, please visit Employment Opportunities page.

    This press release was produced by the Town of Southbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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