The City of Ithaca is now accepting applications for the position of Summer Camp Counselor.
Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC)
Classification: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: None
Salary: $19.50/Hour - $22.50/Hour
Workweek: Monday - Friday, Summer (June 30 - August 15, 2025)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC), a department to the City of Ithaca, is seeking to hire Summer Camp Recreation Attendants for the 2025 Summer Camp season. Entry level work includes routine summer camp program duties assisting GIAC Program Coordinators and Program Leaders in conducting multicultural, educational, and recreation activities for youth (ages 5 to teens) at GIAC. This position requires a background check and pre-employment physical paid for by GIAC.
Seasonal Summer Camp Recreation Attendants support the program through assisting with duties such as:
- Assist with the implementation of daily planned educational, recreational and multicultural activities such as arts and crafts, science projects, physical fitness, indoor/outdoor games, swimming, performing arts and other youth activities, including field trip outings and providing assistance as needed;
- Monitors and supervises youth and teen camp participants by maintaining order and ensuring safety;
- Assists with daily participant check-in and check-out and maintains records related to program activities;
- Distributes and collects recreation equipment or supplies and organizes and participates in group games and related activities;
- Assists GIAC summer camp program personnel with the chaperoning of trips and other group activities;
- Acts as a liaison for program activities with parents, community service agencies, schools and agencies for the purpose of promoting programs and enhancing services sponsored by GIAC;
- Attends staff meetings and week-long summer camp training;
- Adhere to all childcare regulations for a School Aged Child Care Program;
- Does related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age by June 30, 2025.
Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.
Supplemental Information:
- Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the Department of Human Resources/Civil Service at (607) 274-6539 or by email to hrdept@cityofithaca.org.
- The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
- The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR) it is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested without causing an undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call (607) 274-6539 or by email to hrdept@cityofithaca.org.
Application Materials Required:
- City of Ithaca application
Web site: https://ithaca-portal.mycivilservice.com
Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department
All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.
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Issued: March 25, 2025
