Outdoor Discovery Day Camp Counselor

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing.

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!

Enjoy your summer days outside teaching children about nature, history, and outdoor skills! Our Outdoor Discovery Camps are licensed KDHE school-age programs run by our award-winning Outdoor Education Team of full-time Park Naturalists.

This position leads children ages 6-12 in outdoor and indoor activities including games, stories, crafts, swimming, creek exploration, field trips, kayaking & canoeing, archery, bb guns, hiking, nature and wildlife lessons, etc. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work well in a team
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.
• Creativity and the ability to come up with new and fun activities for children
• Ability to teach campers, problem solve, and exercise independent judgment.
• Comfortable with leading groups of children ages 6-12.
• A genuine interest in working with children and helping them have a positive and memorable experience at camp.

Hourly Salary: $15.00 per hour.

• Minimum age 18 years and older.
• Teaching, outdoor skills, camp, and/or environmental education experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Some college preferred.
• Must be willing to obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate (training available).
• Background check required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass driving record check. Must be able to work all day outdoors, May 26 – July 31, M-F shift hours vary 7 am - 5:30 pm with approximately 40 hours per week.
• Must attend a paid camp training held May 18 - 22.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.