"Zoo Day Camp Counselor (Temporary Assignment)"

Zoo Day Camp Counselor (Temporary Assignment)

Ventura County Community College District

Salary: $19.70 Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 2026-ZZZZZ

Location: Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA

Department: MC - Student Learning

Closing: 3/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under general supervision of the Zoo Operations Supervisor, design and conduct the Junior Safari Day Camp Program and similar programs at the Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary, full-time and part-time assignments at Moorpark College.

This recruitment is not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is home of the Animal Care and Training Program.

For more information, please email alisa_behar@vcccd.edu.

Schedule: May 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (temporary full-time)
May 26, 2026 to May 30, 2026 30 hours per week
June 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026: 40 hours per week.
August 3, 2026 to August 7, 2026: 20 hours per week

Schedule: May 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (temporary part-time)
12:30 - 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday (18 hours per week)

WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

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Representative Duties

• Develop, design, and implement creative, interactive, and age-appropriate educational activities for zoo day campers between the ages of 6-17; prepare program specific learning-related materials. E
• Assign animals to campers based on camper preferences, age, and experience for the purpose of preparing weekly educational presentations and performances; demonstrate proper handling and provide guidance to campers regarding safe animal handling practices. E
• Assist campers in designing presentations and with arts and crafts projects, games, and activities. E
• Provide information to parents and visitors regarding operations, registration procedures, and safety guidelines; review and collect day camp forms and fees. E
• Communicate with and provide information to the public, media, and college personnel regarding the Junior Safari Day Camp Program. E
• Purchase food and supplies and track expenses for the zoo day camp. E
• Coordinate day camp activities with Animal Care and Training Program students and staff to ensure safety, compliance, and quality of educational experiences of day campers. E
• Train and provide work direction to counselors in training. E
• Ensure camper compliance with rules and regulations of the Animal Care and Training Program and the Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. E
• Check-in and release day campers according to established procedures. E
• Provide for the physical needs of campers with regard to hydration, sun exposure, nutrition, and first-aid as needed. E
• Maintain camp facilities, classrooms, and picnic areas in a neat and orderly manner. E
• Operate office equipment including computers, printers, and copiers. E
• Operate vehicles to pick up and deliver food and supplies. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

Education:
One year of college course work

Experience:
One year of experience working with non-domestic animals or one year of experience working with children in an organized recreational or educational setting

A First-Aid Certificate issued by a recognized First Aid training program
A CPR Certificate issued by a recognized CPR training program
A valid California Driver License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma
Animal Care and Training certificate or its equivalent
Child development certificate or its equivalent