SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Day Camp Counselor is a term-limited position for the following dates: Monday through Friday, August 3rd – 7th, and August 10th – 14th, 2026 plus an additional one-hour training held approximately two weeks prior to the first date of camp.  Working hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with 30-minute unpaid meal break. By submitting your application, you are confirming availability for all dates of the camp.

Under supervision of the Activities and Events Coordinator and Camp Lead, the Day Camp Counselor will supervise a group of 4-8 children from approximately 8am-4pm each day of the camp, for a total of ten (10) days. This position requires the applicant to be on their feet most of the day.  Applicant should be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the expectations required of the incumbent to enter the job and to successfully perform the assigned duties:

• Experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children (preferred).
• Patient and reliable.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Energetic and positive personality.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching or carrying equipment).
• Present a professional, well-groomed, and positive appearance at all times.
• First-aid and CPR certified (preferred).
• Pass a background check conducted by the City of Orting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

 Education/Training:  The ability to read, write, and comprehend at a level necessary for successful job performance.

 Experience:  Previous experience working with children is encouraged, but not required.

 License or Certificate:  Valid Washington State Driver’s License or Identification, Current CPR/First-Aid Certification (preferred).

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Escort and supervise children.
• Lead recreational and educational activities (such as games, sports, and crafting).
• Set up, take down, and maintain equipment daily.
• Ensure all safety rules are followed.
• Resolve occasional conflicts between children.
• Keep accurate incident logs.

Applicants are required to submit a Day-camp Counselor Application with a cover letter.

Documents may be submitted by: 

• Email to: jobs@cityoforting.org
•  Mail to: City of Orting, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 489, Orting, WA 98360
• By inserting into the daffodil drop box at City Hall
  • located at 104 Bridge St S, Orting, WA 98360

Please direct questions to Shawna Punzalan, Human Resources Director, at jobs@cityoforting.org or (253) 375-9457.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Orting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. 

Please note - The City accepts applications for open positions only. If you are applying for an open position it is important that you:

• Review the job announcement and description carefully. Incomplete application materials may
  disqualify you.
• Applications forms must be initialed, signed and dated.
• If you apply for more than one job opening, a separate application is required for each position.
• A separate application must be submitted for each new opening that becomes available.
• Each application requires an original signature.

If you are not selected as a finalist the City of Orting does not send formal notification to applicants who are not selected for an interview or test.