Camp Counselor - Park Playground Program

JOB SUMMARY:

Working under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Camp Director, the Leader is responsible for providing a balanced, safe, fun and supervised program of recreational activities to children registered for summer camps.  This position requires good leadership, written and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain attendance/sign-in sheets for all children registered.
• Assist with the planning, organization, and direction of a well-balanced program of activities.
• Be responsible for all equipment and materials belonging to the city and maintain gym, rec. rooms, storage area, etc. in a neat, safe and secure fashion.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility
• Under the direction of the Camp Director, develop with the Camp Director and children a set of camp rules/communicate rules to participants/ensure rules are posted and communicated and enforced.
• Work cooperatively and professionally and be courteous to all staff, children and parents involved with the program.
• Acknowledge children and parents upon arrival and dismissal.  Maintain open and respectful communications with parents of camp participants.
• Complete accident reports as needed.
• Promptly report any disciplinary and/or safety problems concerning children, facility and/or staff to the Director
• Wear staff shirt at all times and dress appropriately for working with children.
• Ensure the efficient use of camp time.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 16 years of age or older (work permit required for those under the age of 18)

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• First Aid and/or CPR certification
• Must be knowledgeable of basic first aid procedures and know the location of the first aid supplies at your camp location
• Be knowledgeable of disciplinary procedures in order to ensure a safe, fun and productive environment for children and staff.

SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.)

• Ability to read and interpret documents using the English Language
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and an ability to interact with children of varying ages.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Basic Mathematical skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The incumbent in this position must provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants during programs. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  Physical demands are varying depending upon program being offered. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree with light to moderate lifting of 50lbs or less.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Programs may occur indoors in a controlled setting or outdoors under varying weather conditions depending on program.