What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at City of Ballwin?
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
SUPERVISOR: Camp Director
SALARY: Starting Salary $14.00 per hour
LOCATION: The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Lead Camp Counselor, the Camp Counselor is responsible for carrying out daily planned activities, entertaining campers, and being a positive role model for participants. The Camp Counselor is to ensure all safety risk management policies and procedures are followed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Carry out daily activity plans
- Assists Lead Camp Counselor in developing activity plans
- Supervise an assigned group throughout a full day of activities
- Communicate effectively with Camp staff and participants
- Attends field trips and assures risk and safety management is carried out
- Assist program activities
- Articulates camp rules to participants
- Interact with camp staff and participants while multitasking
- Role model for the City of Ballwin Parks and recreation policies, procedures, and mission statement
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to participate at a high level of energy for a long period of time
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. objects
- Maintain a professional and mature attitude toward responsibilities, fellow staff and parents
- Work effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public
- Must be available to work May - August
UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB:
- 2025 Summer camp staff shirt, shorts and tennis shoes
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age or older
- Attaining a degree in Parks and Recreation, Education or a related field preferred
- Prior work experience with children is essential
- Ability to plan, organize and personally lead children in a variety of games, activities, sports, arts/crafts
- Prior customer service experience, leadership and/or staff supervision experience
- Ability to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with parents and children involved with the programs
- Experience leading and implementing the risk management system
- Must be available for a full summer at 40 hours per week
- The perfect candidate must demonstrate character that is conducive to the City of Ballwin Parks and Recreation mission statement
Salary : $14
