Summer Playground Counselors Seasonal} (Job ID: 04-2026-01)

The City of Independence Ohio • Independence, OH

5d • $12 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Independence Community Services Department is seeking responsible, reliable, friendly, and energetic individuals with a passion for serving the community to join our team as 2026 Summer Playground Counselors! Counselors will assist our Youth Program Coordinator in planning and leading daily Summer Playground activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor activities, swimming, and more for the entering K – 5th grade youth enrolled in the program.
A Summer Playground Counselor is a seasonal position from June 2026 through August 2026. Outside of mandatory training and program set-up/tear down days, the standard days and hours of employment will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 AM to 3 PM.
There may be weeks periodically throughout the employment period where working evenings, weekends, and holidays are required resulting in an adjusted schedule and/or overtime.

Requirements

• Individuals must be a minimum of 15 years of age to be considered for employment.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Passion for serving the Independence community, especially youth.
• Represent the City of Independence in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• One year of supervising school-aged children (Preferred).
• CPR & First-Aid Certified (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and training.
• Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleaning of Summer Playground activities and facilities.
• Plan and lead daily Summer Playground activities.
• Responsible for creating and fostering a welcoming, fun, educational, and safe environment for the youth enrolled in Summer Playground.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed