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Job Description
Job Id:
235
# of Openings:
1
Job Title: Camp Helper
Reports To: Camp Counselor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Events
Department: Events
EEOC Job Classification: Seasonal
Work Location: Ziegler Park
Daily Hours: 7:00a – 4:00p
Organizational Overview:
The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, private, non-profit corporation. The organization’s mission and strategic focus is to strengthen the core assets of downtown by revitalizing and connecting the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine (OTR). 3CDC works in close collaboration with the Cincinnati corporate community and City of Cincinnati to carry out its mission. With an annual operating budget of $31 million, the organization has a team of approximately 140 full-time staff and 180 part-time staff engaged in real estate development, real estate management, civic space management and programming, and business district management.
- Real Estate Development - To date, 3CDC has played a direct role in over $2.0 billion in development projects in downtown Cincinnati and the adjacent neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine. In completing over 100 development projects, 3CDC has reimagined key civic spaces, added market-rate and affordable housing to the urban core and created density through mixed-use residential and office projects that support local small businesses.
- Real Estate Management - 3CDC leases and manages nearly 700,000 square feet of commercial space, almost 200 mixed income apartment units, and over 5,900 parking spaces with annual operating revenues exceeding $51 million.
- Civic Space Management and Programming - 3CDC manages and programs seven civic spaces – Fountain Square, Elm Street Plaza, Court Street Plaza, Washington Park, Ziegler Park, Memorial Hall, and Imagination Alley. 3CDC hosts nearly 1,600 free family-friendly events each year at these spaces.
- Business District Management – The organization manages two special improvement districts – the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District and Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District – providing clean and safe services, homeless outreach, beatification efforts and marketing support to both districts.
Job Summary:
Ziegler Park Summer Camp got its start in 2017, shortly after the park reopened to the public following a $32 million renovation. Located in the Pendleton neighborhood, near Over-the-Rhine, Ziegler Park creates an engaging atmosphere for local youth including a playground area, interactive water feature, basketball courts, and a full-size swimming pool featuring a diving well and diving boards, climbing wall and 5 regulation lap lanes with diving platforms. Campers participate in daily activities including nature programming, STEM-programming, swimming, chess instruction and more.
The Camp Helper plays a key role in creating a safe, clean, and engaging camp environment by supporting both camper supervision and daily operational needs. This position combines elements of camp counseling, civic space ambassador, and onsite operations support. Camp Helpers assist with fun and enriching activities for children, fostering positive social interactions, and ensuring the safety and well being of all campers. They also help maintain the cleanliness and organization of camp facilities, support layout setup and breakdown, and provide friendly customer service. Through active supervision, a welcoming presence, and consistent attention to safety and cleanliness, Camp Helpers contribute to a joyful, secure, and high-quality experience for every camper.
Tasks:
- Support camp staff at all times and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
- Perform daily camp setup, complete weekly inventory, and maintain clean, organized, and accessible camp storage areas. Assist with trash removal, equipment needs, and general cleaning.
- Assist with post‑lunch breakdown and refrigeration, conduct camp group safety checks, and support programming partners with load‑in/load‑out, activity setup, and breakdown.
- Foster positive social interactions and help mediate conflicts within the park by cultivating positive customer service interactions and enforcing civic space rules.
- Maintain constant surveillance of the playground and pool area, know, understand and follow all emergency procedures, and respond to emergency situations immediately and with proper reporting procedure.
- Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
- Greet campers, parents, and park patrons with a friendly, welcoming attitude.
- Report notable concerns, emergencies, or behavioral issues to supervisor.
- Collaborate with camp staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Other duties as needed.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Qualifications:
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make good decisions under pressure.
- Comfortable engaging with the public, including addressing conflict with professionalism.
- Personable, positive and enthusiastic attitude with capability to deal effectively with people (both internal and external).
- Able to work independently while contributing to a team.
- Prior experience in safety, hospitality, or public-facing roles is a plus.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and remain on foot for extended periods.
- Be able to work holidays, evenings and weekends as scheduled.
- Must be able to pass background check.
Licenses, Credentials, Certifications:
- First Aid CPR certification preferred.
Physical and Mental Demands:
- Must have the physical ability to support and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, swimming, team building initiatives, physical games, and activities.
- Must be capable of carrying loads of up to 30 pounds.
- Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
- Must have the ability to physically manage and support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks outdoor in hot temperatures.
- Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- If applicable, remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
- If applicable, see and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Additional requirements: compare, decide, problem solve, analyze, instruct, and interpret.
- Ability to regulate emotions and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Disclaimer:
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
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