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Archdiocese of St. Louis

Summer Camp Aide

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Supervise and actively engage with students during summer camp hours * Assist with daily activities including games, crafts, outdoor play, and organized events * Support snack and lunch times while ...

Archdiocese of St. Louis

Summer Camp Aide

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Supervise and actively engage with students during summer camp hours * Assist with daily activities including games, crafts, outdoor play, and organized events * Support snack and lunch times while ...

Archdiocese of St. Louis

Summer Camp Aide

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Supervise and actively engage with students during summer camp hours * Assist with daily activities including games, crafts, outdoor play, and organized events * Support snack and lunch times while ...

Archdiocese of St. Louis

Summer Camp Aide

Saint Louis, MO

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Supervise and actively engage with students during summer camp hours * Assist with daily activities including games, crafts, outdoor play, and organized events * Support snack and lunch times while ...

Archdiocese of St. Louis

Summer Camp Aide

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Supervise and actively engage with students during summer camp hours * Assist with daily activities including games, crafts, outdoor play, and organized events * Support snack and lunch times while ...

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How much do summer activities jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer activities in the United States is $15.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Camp Activities Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Camp Activities Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, creativity in activity planning, and experience working with children or youth, often supported by CPR/First Aid certification. Familiarity with scheduling software, safety protocols, and recreational equipment is typically required. Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you engage campers and manage groups effectively. These skills ensure a safe, enjoyable, and memorable camp experience for all participants.

What are summer activities?

Summer activities refer to a wide range of recreational, educational, or social programs and events that people participate in during the summer months. These can include outdoor adventures like swimming, hiking, and sports, as well as camps, workshops, and travel opportunities. Summer activities are designed to keep people, especially children and teens, engaged, active, and learning while school is out of session. They also provide opportunities for making new friends, building skills, and enjoying the warm weather. Many organizations, such as community centers, schools, and local governments, offer structured summer activity programs.

What are some typical challenges faced when coordinating summer activities for children, and how can I prepare for them?

Coordinating summer activities for children often involves managing diverse interests, ensuring safety, and maintaining engagement throughout the program. You may encounter challenges such as adapting activities for different age groups, handling unexpected weather changes, and resolving conflicts between participants. To prepare, it's helpful to plan a flexible schedule, have backup indoor activities, and participate in training on child supervision and conflict resolution. Strong communication and teamwork with other staff members are also essential for creating a positive and safe environment.

What is the difference between Summer Activities vs Camp Counselor?

AspectSummer ActivitiesCamp Counselor
Required CredentialsVaries; often no formal certification neededCPR/First Aid certification often required
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, parks, recreational facilitiesSummer camps, outdoor settings, residential or day camps
Employer & Industry UsageRecreational organizations, schools, community programsSummer camps, youth organizations, nonprofit sectors
Common Search & Comparison IntentActivities for youth during summerSupervising children in camp settings

Summer Activities encompass a broad range of recreational programs and events designed for youth during summer, often organized by community centers or schools. Camp Counselors specifically supervise children in camp environments, providing guidance and ensuring safety. While both roles focus on youth engagement during summer, Camp Counselors typically require certifications like CPR and have a more structured supervisory role in camp settings.

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Infographic showing various Summer Activities job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 8% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,254 per year, or $16 per hour.
Summer Activities Attendant

Summer Activities Attendant

Mountain Capital Partners

Durango, CO • On-site

$15.50 - $16.50/hr

Temporary

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Summer Activities Attendant
General Purpose:
Use proper and safe procedures for chairlift and mountain coaster start-up and closing, safety checks, loading and unloading of guests, as well as loading and unloading Alpine Slide sleds and mountain bikes on lifts, to ensure a friendly, safe and efficient experience for Purgatory summer guests and to ensure all guests riding Purgatory chairlifts and the Inferno Mountain Coaster have a valid ticket or season pass for each ride while maintaining excellent guest relations at all times.
This is a seasonal position from June 15th, 2026 to the end of Summer operations. Dates are subject to change based on the availability of the applicant and needs of the business. This role comes with a free season pass for you and your dependents. For a full list of benefits visit https://www.purgatory.ski/employee-benefits/
Job Posting Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled.
Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:
  • Ensure proper and safe loading and unloading of guests, including but not limited to Alpine Slide users and Inferno Mountain Coaster users, using excellent guest service skills at all times.
  • Inform guests on the correct use of sleds and the Alpine Slide to ensure their safe use.
  • Inform guests on the correct use of carts and the Mountain Coaster to ensure their safe use.
  • Use proper procedures for Mountain Coaster start-up, safety checks, troubleshooting, completion of logs, last ride procedures and shutdown of Mountain Coaster.
  • Check all safety equipment daily for proper function.
  • Use all safety equipment and procedures at all times. Work safely around machinery at all times.
  • Provide sequential, progressive, and effective skills instruction to guests as outlined by the training, supervisor and manager.
  • Report any existing or potential safety hazards to supervisor and/or manager immediately.
  • Operate machinery in a safe and careful manner to avoid injury or damage to the machines or to guests, and to protect corporate property, the forest land, wildlife habitat and natural resources.
  • Complete incident reports fully and accurately, and notify Supervisor/Manager of incidents immediately.
  • Maintain close communications between stations.
  • Be aware of sounds, temperature and alignment of machinery.
  • Know all radio and telephone procedures.
  • Become knowledgeable in lift evacuation procedures and responsibilities.
  • Scan and verify all lift tickets/passes, ensuring they are valid with the correct code and date, inform supervisor of any invalid passes and be knowledgeable of all types of tickets.
  • Assist all guests with current mountain information and keep all informational signs current and accurate.
  • Assist all special groups, such as the DEVO bike group or wedding parties, while in line, working them into the line quickly and efficiently.
  • Work to build and maintain strong departmental unity, cohesion, and team spirit, emphasizing professionalism, safety, and high customer service, and appearance standards.

Other Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a slow/safe speed on the Mountain Coaster and Alpine Slide while rotating between stations.
  • Ensure proper opening and closing procedures for your station.
  • Assist in training other operators to required standards.
  • Have a well-rounded understanding of the Mountain Coaster, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and be familiar with the location of all major components.
  • Have complete knowledge of all Mountain Coaster procedures and policies.
  • Be constantly alert for emergency situations and understand emergency procedures.
  • Understand the conditions which require Mountain Coaster evacuation and be able to initiate evacuation procedures.
  • Adhere to all Purgatory Resort and Lift Operations policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Basic knowledge of record-keeping. Excellent communication and guest relations skills. Basic machinery operation skills.
  • Alertness, speaking, reading and writing (English). Excellent auditory, tactile, olfactory and visual discrimination, judgment, and patience are necessary abilities.
  • Education or Formal Training: High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Experience: Previous lift operations, ski resort or customer service experience helpful.
  • Certifications: Must complete Purgatory's Mountain Coaster and Alpine Slide Operations training course, and pass any and all written and physical exams.
  • Age: Minimum age of 16 years old as required by state law.

Material and Equipment Directly Used:
Mountain Coaster and Alpine Slide machinery, Mountain Coaster and Alpine Slide tracks and sleds, hand tools, simple office equipment and ticket scanning equipment.
Working Environment/ Physical Activities:
90% of the workday is spent outdoors in a high altitude summer resort setting with constantly changing weather conditions to include snow, cold, wet, heat lightning and thunder storms. 90% of the day is spent standing.
Constantly lifting, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Constantly using and monitoring controls that operate the Mountain Coaster and Alpine Slide. Constantly stooping, balancing, handling objects and using hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, color and field of vision. Constantly talking and listening to guests.
10% of the time noise levels reach 75-110 decibels. Occasional exposure to fumes, odors and gases. Constant exposure to mechanical hazards. Occasional exposure to electrical, high exposure to electrical, high exposed worksite, burns and radiant energy.

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