Adventure and Outdoor Summer Camp Counselors - Ellicott City - Howard County

Description

Salary: $ $20.00 Hourly
Location : Columbia, MD
Job Type: Contingent
Job Number:
Department: Recreation & Parks
Opening Date: 01/02/2026
Closing Date: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION:
Looking for a fun, active, outdoor job this summer? Camp counselors assist with the instruction and supervision of duties in highly specialized skills area for adventure and outdoor camps. Camp Counselors are selected for their enthusiasm, talent and experience working with children and adventure activities. Participants engage in archery, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, camping, fishing, biking, rock climbing (indoors and outdoors), nature and/or other outdoor adventure pursuits. The camp season
runs from June through late August. Mandatory staff training is conducted the week of June 15-19, 2026.
RATE OF PAY: Salary commensurate with experience
Contingent:
Level I - Minimum Wage to $18.00 per hour (Paraprofessional)
Level II - $ $20.00 per hour (Paraprofessional)
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum - currently attending high school.
Level I: Some background working with children helpful and some adventure activity experience.
Level II: Knowledge of skills specific to the position, experience teaching these skills and/or leading children's activities, CPR certification preferred.
Applicant must possess appropriate certifications when applicable to position vacancy.
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.

02
Are you at least 16 years old?

• Yes
• No

03
Will you be at least 18 years old as of June 1, 2026?

• Yes
• No

04
Will you be at least 21 years old by June 1, 2026?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you available the entire camp season (June 15-Aug 21)?

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered NO to the previous question, please list dates you are unavailable.
07
Explain any previous experience working with children? Include the age range of the children.
08
Explain in detail any previous experience working as a camp counselor/leader/aide/junior counselor.
09
Are you a past Howard County Recreation and Parks Junior Counselor?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you have previous experience in any of the categories listed below? Please select the categories where you have experience.

• Archery
• Paddling (Canoe/Kayak)
• Camping
• Biking
• Rock Climbing (Indoor Climbing Walls and/or Outdoors)
• Fishing (Freshwater)
• Boating (Motorboats)
• Hiking
• Land Navigation/Geocaching
• Any other Adventure/Outdoor Type Activities
• Comments

11
If you answered yes to any of the activities above, explain level of experience including if you've ever taught that activity and if you have any certifications in the activity.
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Do you have any certifications specific to Adventure, Nature and Outdoor Recreation?

• Yes
• No

13
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.

• Yes
• No

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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.