Summer Camp Fishing Camp Counselor

Fishing Camp Counselor

St. Andrews Parks and Playground is seeking Fishing Camp Counselors for our summer Fishing Camp program. Successful candidates enjoy working with children teaching basic fishing skills and contributing to a positive safe and engaging camp environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that has enriched lives through parks recreation and wellness for more than 80 years.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy fishing and sharing that experience with children ages 8-13.

This is a seasonal position that runs during the summer break. Fishing Camp Counselors will start their day at the gymnasium at 1095 Playground Road. Counselors will then accompany participants to and from fishing locations. Counselors age 18 or older who possess a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record may be asked to assist with transportation.

Participants and counselors will need to bring a sack lunch each day as lunch will be picnic style at the fishing site.

Summer Fishing Camps will run Monday through Friday from June 1 2026 to July 31 2026 .

Paid pre-camp training sessions will be on select dates between May 11 and May 29. These sessions will start at 6:00 PM and conclude once the program activities for that session are completed typically by 8:00 - 9:00 PM. Attendance at pre-camp training sessions is required unless an accommodation or approved exception is granted by the Program Director.

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Position Title: Fishing Camp Counselor - Programs

Division / Department: Parks and Playground / Programs

Reports To: Program Director

Salary / Pay Rate: $17.50 - 18.50 per hour depending on experience

Benefits: Full family membership to the fitness center during the season; Free Camp T-shirts; Medical Care Membership available with low ($70) monthly premiums

St. Andrews Parish Parks and Playground Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Employment with St. Andrews Parish Parks and Playground Commission is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment screenings which may include background checks employment eligibility verification and post-offer drug screening. These requirements apply in accordance with Commission policy and applicable law. Failure to meet required screening standards may result in withdrawal of an employment offer. St. Andrews Parish Parks and Playground Commission is an at-will employer.