Summer Camp Counselor

Town of Fairfax

Job Description

Position: Summer Camp Counselor

Reports to: Camp Director / Camp Manager Department: Parks & Recreation

Classification: Temporary, PTE, Non-exempt Pay Range: $18/hour

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• CPR/AED certified; or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Preferred previous experience working with children
• Must be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, able to relate well to children, and friendly.
• Valid license with reliable transportation
• Pass background check

Job Function: To provide exceptional care to students ranging in age from 5 to 12 years old. Supervising students and keeping them safe, while also creating a fun daily experience for all. The camp counselor is to directly report to their Camp Director

Essential Functions:

• Establishes a safe and fun environment
• Greets children and parents
• Programs and implements activities including arts & crafts, board games, music and dance.
• Attends to the emotional needs of students ages 5-12 and provides proper guidance as needed.
• Implements food and environmental allergy safety and treatment as needed.
• Reports any behavior or emotional situations to the Camp Director or Recreation Director as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Camp Director.
• Provides housekeeping duties as needed including cleaning up after crafts/snack, vacuuming, etc. (Housekeeping list to be provided).
• Distributes snacks and lunches (when provided by Town).
• Attend staff meetings if and when they are needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a self-starter and work effectively with little supervision.
• Must be flexible and adaptive to new situations.
• Ability to work well with others and coexist in potentially overwhelming situations
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents or guardians prior to, during and after camp when needed.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an outdoor space, as well as indoors when inclement, in all weather conditions and involves regular exposure to heat, rain and/or dust

Days of Camp to be provided:

Week 1: June 23rd - June 27th

Week 2: June 30th - July 3rd (4 day week)

Week 3: July 7th - July 11th

Week 4: July 14th - July 18th

Week 5: July 21st - July 25th

Week 6: July 28th - August 1st

Week 7: August 3rd - August 8th

Week 8: August 11th - August 15th

Additional days of work to include (but not limited to): Friday June 20th and Monday August 18th

Equal Employment OpportunityThe Town of Fairfax is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Jeffersonville, VT 05464 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18