Position Type: Parks and Recreation Line Employees
Date Posted: 1/22/2025
Location: Parks and Recreation Offices
Town of Vernon
Department: Parks and Recreation Title: Summer Camp Counselor I and II Hourly Rate: $18.00 – $19.00/hr
Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Camp Director and Camp Assistant Director, the Camp Counselor plans and implements activities for their assigned group of campers, while maintaining accountability for and supervision of the campers assigned to their group at all times.
General Duties
Responsible for the daily accountability, supervision, health, and safety of their assigned group of campers
Resolves conflicts between campers
Plans and implements daily activities for their group of campers with the support of the Camp Director and Assistant Director
Responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the Town of Vernon and Vernon Parks & Recreation Department
Responsible for completing required program documentation in a timely manner
Attends staff meetings and program special events as needed
Maintains facility and equipment in a safe condition and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor
Considered a first responder for medical emergency action procedures
Maintains a positive work attitude
Performs related work as required
MINIMUM Qualifications
16 years of age or older
Previous work or volunteer experience with children ages 5-13
Some knowledge of recreation skills such as arts and crafts, music, physical fitness, nature, team and individual games, etc.
Willingness to work with children across a variety of ages and understand the different needs across developmental stages
Possess current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or able to obtain one prior to start date
Reliable access to transportation
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with participants, and other Town employees
Ability to organize data and maintain records
Physical and mental effort and Work Conditions
Able to lift objects in excess of 20 pounds
Able to concentrate for extended periods of time with interruptions
Able to walk, run, swim, sit or stand for prolonged periods
Able to perform moderately difficult skills such as writing and typing
Able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as instruction of a skill
Able to see objects closely and far away, such as waterfront supervision
Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise such as a call for help
Able to attend to task for an extended period of time
Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self or others
Able to communicate effectively with program participants, parents, and other Town employees
Potential exposure to blood, body tissues or fluids, seasonal conditions in outside weather, and to loud or unpleasant noises