CAMP COUNSELOR

Description

Statement of Duties

Performs planning, coordinating, and supervising activities for school age children participating in the summer camp program.

Works to anticipate, meet and exceed customer service expectations.

Represents the city in a positive and professional manner.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Head Camp Counselor.

Job Environment

Work is performed outside, under varying weather conditions. Noise level may be loud at times. May be exposed to chemical fumes and/or toxic substances, mechanical or electrical hazards, wet or slick surfaces, vomit, fecal matter, bloodborne pathogens and/or infectious diseases.

Makes regular contact with municipal employees and the public. Contact is by telephone and in person.

Errors in application of assigned duties could result in adverse public relations, negative impact on customers, mismanagement of funds and personnel, safety hazards and could have legal or financial repercussions for the City.

Essential Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Maintains a healthy, safe, and fun environment for camp attendees.
• Responsible for implementing a daily schedule of activities, including games, crafts, pool time, lunch, and weekly trips.
• Supervises camp attendees during activities, meals, and free time.
• Responsible for implementing discipline policies.
• Follows departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for enforcing rules and regulations.
• Completes “yellow cards” and delivers them to the Head Camp Counselor daily.
• Communicates with parents, providing updates where required and answering questions about the camp.
• Administers first aid, CPR/AED, when necessary.
• Completes incident reports as necessary.
• Reports any issues to Head Camp Counselor.
• May perform Head Camp Counselor duties in absence of Head Camp Counselor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 15 years old
• Previous experience working with children

Special Requirements

Special Requirements

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification OR the ability to obtain certifications

Knowledge, Ability and Skills

A candidate for this position should have working knowledge of:

• Camp safety
• Children’s games and activities suitable for camp

Or Be Able To

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with employees and the public
• Enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially
• Manage multiple tasks in an organized manner
• Interact in a positive and effective manner with children and adults
• Respond quickly and appropriately to any emergencies or accidents that may occur
• Maintain detailed and accurate records
• Execute oral and written instructions in a precise manner

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to use and prepare camp activity curriculum.
• Prolonged periods in a stationary position.
• Frequently move about inside the recreation facility to access equipment.
• Consistently position self to maintain equipment.
• Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and dangerous chemicals.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• Physical strength to move and push object up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work in cold and hot environments.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to observe items at a close range.
• Ability to adjust focus at close and distant vision.

This position is not eligible for benefits.