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Coventry Hiring Summer Camp Counselors

The town is looking for counselors as young as 16 years old for this year's summer camp program.

The department will hold a job fair at the Coventry Community Center from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday.
The department will hold a job fair at the Coventry Community Center from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday. (Rachel Nunes/Patch )

COVENTRY, RI — Winter weather may still be upon us, but Coventry Parks and Recreation is looking forward to summer. The department is looking to hire camp counselors aged 16 and older for this year's summer camp program.

The department will hold a job fair at the Coventry Community Center from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday. Anyone unable to attend the fair can download an application from the town's website.

The following openings are available:

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Camp counselors

  • Ages 16 and older
  • Supervise groups of children in age-appropriate activities and field trips

Lead counselors

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  • Ages 18 and older
  • Supervise groups of children and offer support to counselors, assist in planning activities and communicate with parents and coordinators

Coordinators

  • Ages 21 and older
  • Supervise camp staff, assist in planning activities, communicate with counselors and parents

Specialty counselors

  • Ages 18 and older
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for arts and craft, theater arts, S.T.E.A.M. and athletics

For more information about openings, email parksandrecreation@coventryri.org or call 401-822-9107 during business hours.

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