What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at City of Ames?
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the position of Summer Camp Counselor. Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work June - July (no camp the week of July 4), Monday - Friday afternoons from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Summer Camp Counselors are directly accountable to the Program Site Supervisor and the Recreation Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.
Age Requirement:
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
Summer Camp Counselors are directly accountable to the Program Site Supervisor and the Recreation Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.
- Organize and facilitate activities daily for the participants.
- Communicate effectively with parents and participants.
- Work with fellow counselors to prepare daily agendas.
- Instruct youth on the basic fundamentals of activity/sport.
- Enforce all procedures and rules in place for all youth at all facilities/locations.
- Inspect environment to ensure the safety of the children.
- Teach good sportsmanship at all times.
Age Requirement:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Previous experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of sport/activity.
- Skill in being organized, dependable, and reliable.
- Ability to teach basic fundamentals to youth of various ages.
- Ability to communicate with parents and youth.
- Ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance (staff shirt w/ appropriate athletic shorts or pants) at all times while on site.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.
- Ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
Salary : $10 - $10
