Registration for our summer camps, creative workshops, and more opens on Monday, April 7 for Kalamazoo city residents and for non-residents on Monday, April 14. Check out all the fun programs we have planned!
Looking for a fun summer job where you can spend time outside and make a positive impact on your community? From camp counselor to lifeguard, we have something for everyone!
Looking for a fun summer job where you can spend time outside and make a positive impact on your community? From camp counselors to park rangers we have something for everyone. Learn more about our seasonal job openings below and apply today!
Email Pete Aerts at aertsp@kalamazoocity.org with questions.
$14.00 per hour | 37.5 – 40 hours per week | Mid May - Mid August
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.
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This is a seasonal position that runs for the duration of our summer camp program. If you love to make people laugh and have a passion for performing arts, we encourage you to apply for this fun and exciting opportunity!
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Are you ready to get creative and make some memories? We are looking for an art instructor for our summer camp, 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.
If you are up for the challenge and ready to have a summer full of creativity and fun, then we want you to join our team! Apply now and let's get arty!
Are you ready for the best job ever? 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.
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.
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Apply now and get ready for a summer of fun!
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.
$14.00 per hour | Mid May - Mid August
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.
$14.00 per hour | June 1 - August 14
Are you passionate about helping others reach their full potential? Do you excel at building relationships and creating a positive environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a dedicated and energetic All Things Possible Counselor to join our team.
As an All Things Possible Counselor, you will have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the teens you will be working with. Whether it's leading engaging activities, providing support and guidance, or fostering a sense of belonging, you will play a vital role in helping our incoming freshman achieve their goals and dreams.
Assist the Landscape Coordinator with maintaining plants and landscaped features in various City parks.
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Help clean and maintain city parks and fields including trash pick-up, landscaping, mowing, trimming, painting, sports field preparation, and other maintenance activities.
Assist the Park Coordinator with event preparation, maintaining safe parks, minor facility repairs, and other maintenance activities.
Identify and perform park maintenance needs, ensure park policies and rules are followed, and park facilities are safe and secure.
Supervise the facility and pool staff when manager isn't present, monitor pool activities, provide leadership to lifeguards, and more.
Help with pool opening and closing, monitoring pool chemicals and weather, providing swim lessons, and responding to safety concerns at the Kik Pool.