Job Description
Salary: $16.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Columbia, MD
Job Type: Contingent
Job Number: 8980-12042025
Department: Recreation & Parks
Division: R&P REC12P - Self Sustaining Fund Part time
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Closing Date: 3/2/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION Sports Camp participants spend their day playing a variety of sports indoors and outdoors, arts and crafts and endless fun in the sun while the camp staff guide them throughout the day and ensure their safety. Activities will encourage and support movement, personal growth, and build confidence. Campers will be taught basic to advanced sport-specific skills and enjoy a variety of summer camp activities. All hired staff will have to pass a background check. This summer, we're looking for energetic and responsible camp counselors to help children (ages 3-15 years) develop confidence! We are seeking applicants who are:
- Ability to relate to and understand the children.
- Ability to respond to questions or concerns the child may have, which aid in the child's personal growth.
- Energetic, loves to have fun and can help to create lasting memories, while overseeing the safety of the campers
- CPR and First Aid Certification a plus - but class training/certification will be provided for those hired
- Preferred: Basic to advance knowledge/experience with any sports including, but not limited to: badminton, baseball/tee ball/softball, basketball, flag football, golf, kickball, lacrosse, pickleball, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball.
When a team member falls in love with us, they have the opportunity to continue working with us throughout the school year and even advance into leadership positions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES COLLEGE STUDENTS - If you are a college student considering a career in art, teaching, sports management, child development, child psychology, tourism, hospitality or management, summer camp provides a practical, meaningful experience to build your resume. If you have a major or area of interest that is not listed, please reach out and we are happy to work with you.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Camp Counselors: - Supervise small groups of youth ages 3-15 (depends on camp location) and keep them safe at all times.
- Engage with campers for entirety of duty.
- Plan, prepare and implement engaging summer camp activities.
- Swim and monitor pool safety with campers during all swim sessions (only for Tennis & Swim, Tennis, Golf & Swim and Summer Mix at RCCC).
- Use positive strategies and techniques to redirect camper behavior.
- Comply with personnel policies for camp staff.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Camp Counselors: - At least 16 years of age.
- Some experience working with children.
- Leads children by always setting a positive example.
- Ability to plan and implement engaging activities for children.
- Takes direction and feedback with ease and implements tasks with a positive attitude.
- Creative, hard-working, energetic, organized, professional, flexible, and team oriented.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history.
No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
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Are you at least 16 years old by June 1, 2026?
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Are you at least 18 years old by June 1, 2026?
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4. Are you available the entire camp season (June 16-August 21, 2026)? If no, please list what dates you are unavailable.
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Do you have experience working with children? If yes, explain what level of experience, how many years of experience and ages of child you have worked with.
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Do you have any previous experience working as a camp counselor/leader/aide/junior counselor? If yes, please explain what level of experience, how many years of experience and ages of child you have worked with.
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Do you have previous experience in any of the sports listed in the description? If yes, explain the level of experience for each sport and if you have ever taught that activity.
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9. What ages are you interested in working with? Please select all that apply.
- 3-7 year olds
- 8-14 year olds
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Do you have any certifications relevant to the position?
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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
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I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
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