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Salary: $14.00 Hourly
Location : Parks and Recreation, 251 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 26-00005
Department: Parks and Recreation/ Recreation Division
Opening Date: 02/11/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description/Distinguishing Features
The City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation department is looking for dependable and responsible individuals to work at our Camp Kazoo Summer Camp or Super Rec Summer Camp Sites. This is seasonal/temporary employment.
Please apply online at www.kalamazoocity.org/hr. or in person at Mayors Riverfront Park, 251 Mills St:
EMAIL Pete at aertsp@kalamazoocity.org with questions or more info regarding camp positions.
Examples of Duties
All applicants who intend to instruct should be flexible, caring individuals who enjoy working with program participants ages 5 to 12. Applicants should also be available Monday through Friday, from mid-May to mid-August, unless otherwise noted in the areas below.
Performing Arts: We are seeking a fun-loving and energetic individual to join our team as a
Silly Performing Arts Camp Counselor! As a Silly Counselor your main responsibility will be to
ensure that our campers have a blast while learning about various forms of performing arts. Candidates create and implement a 9-week lesson plan that supports performing arts. A background or direct experience in acting, improv, music, and/or dance are desired.
Arts & Crafts: Are you ready to get creative and make some memories? We are looking for an
art instructor for our summer camps, someone who is not afraid to get a little messy and has a sense of humor. Candidates may create and implement a 9-week lesson plan that supports art and crafting. A background or direct experience in 2D, 3D, clay, and painting are desired.
Sports & Games: As a summer day camp sports and games instructor, your mission is to make sure that our campers have a blast while staying active and healthy! Candidates may create and implement a 9-week lesson plan that supports healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship through fun
and interactive games. A background or direct experience in playing team sports or games are desired.
Flyer: looking for a summer job that's more fun than a water balloon fight? Look no further than our summer day camp! We're currently seeking energetic and enthusiastic. Flyer candidates will assist at the Performing Arts, Sports & Games, or Arts & Craft activities, may lead pre-planned activities when another staff is absent, assist the Site Supervisor with other camp activities. Candidates will also supervise small groups of participants on field trips.
Early Morning Drop-Off: Candidates will greet, supervise, and ensure participants are properly checked in each morning. Candidates will guide participants to the correct Camp sites and may assist or substitute at any of the other program areas throughout the day. This assignment works from 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. each morning, with the occasional need to assist throughout the day.
All-Day Substitute: Candidates assist Summer Camp Assistants, be an extra staff on field trips, or will lead/assist on pre-planned activities when another staff is absent at any of the program areas. Candidates will be placed every day at a Camp site based on where there is a need. This assignment works 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Candidate must have reliable transportation to attend every Camp site.
Essential Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess valid driver license.
• Must have prior youth work experience.
• Must be available to work 9 weeks (Mid-May - Mid August), unless prior arrangements have been approved.

Acceptable Training and Experience
All training is provided. Prior experience working with youth or working towards a degree in a youth field is highly preferred.
Employer-sponsored benefits are NOT offered for this position. This is typically because it is a temporary or intern role. Roles with a temporary status do not exceed more than six (6) months in duration.
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Summer Camp staff are needed between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from mid-May to mid-August. There will be a few early evening & Saturday training sessions required. Do you have any conflicts (work, vacation, school) with this timeframe? If so, please explain.
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Are you 18 or older? if not, when do you turn 18?
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Please describe your current educational or professional focus (e.g., high school student, college major/minor, trade program, employed, gap year, etc.
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Which program area(s) are you most interested in working in? What skills do you possess in those areas? (Performing Arts, Arts & Crafts, Sports & Games, Early Morning Drop-off, Driver)
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Tell us a time, at work or school, when you had to accomplish something as part of a team. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's success? What did you learn from working with that team?
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Describe what diverse populations you've worked or volunteered with.
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What would you say to a child who did not want to participate?
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If there were no supervisor available, what would you say to an angry parent who approached you?
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If you saw a co-worker who disciplines a child inappropriately, would you be comfortable addressing the co-worker? If so, how would you handle the situation? If not, what would you do to remedy the situation?
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Choose one of the following activities (art, sports, or performing arts) Describe steps needed, in order, to teach this activity to campers.
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Why do you want to work with children?
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Why do you want to work with/for the City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Department?
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Do you have CPR and/or First Aid Certification? If so, when does it expire? If not, would you be willing to take a Saturday course to become certified?
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