Summer Day Camp Counselor

Job Title: Summer Day Camp Counselor 

Department: Parks & Recreation 

Reports To: Recreation Supervisor

Rate of Pay: $16/Hourly

The Summer Day Camp Counselor is responsible for assisting and implementing recreational activities and providing supervision for participants within the guidelines of DPRD. The Recreation Specialist is an integral team member overseeing administrative tasks, programs, and assists other Parks and Recreation staff. Work involves extensive public contact working knowledge of department procedures, and overall City Operations.

• Develops, promotes, and organizes programming for all ages.
• Recruits community members to participate in new and ongoing programs. 
• Responds to all inquiries and complaints or refers to appropriate person.
• Effectively manages self through the independent initiation and accomplishment of tasks.
• Assists customers by answering questions, providing support, and assisting as necessary (in-person, on the phone, and via email).
• This position serves as a liaison to instructors, participants, parents, or community members. 
• Provides supervision for facility and appearance, including light janitorial duties such as sweeping, cleaning restrooms and other areas of the facilities. 
• Enforces program rules and supervises program areas. 

• Responds to requested information by providing knowledge of the division’s services, operations, and activities
• Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for campers to have a successful camp experience.
• Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or high school graduate.
• Must obtain a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Non-commercial Class A or B) with a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, work reference check, pre-employment post-offer physical and drug screen.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience dealing with the public is preferred. Previous experience developing and implementing community programs, and experience working with intergenerational preferred.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• CPR, First Aid, and Prevent Child Abuse certifications or the ability to obtain within six months is required.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, walk, and stand for long periods.

• Can lift and carry heavy objects (10-50 lbs.) sit, bend, squat, and twist daily; must be able to physically operate city vehicle.

• Have the ability to sit for long periods using office equipment and computers.
• Have the ability to walk and stand outdoors (playgrounds and parks) setting including the pool while in extreme heat and cold for up to 8 hours daily.
• Have a personal vehicle to drive for daily business on a mileage reimbursement basis.
• Must deal with constant interruptions, noise, and meet with others on a regularly.
• The employee may be exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, climb, and perform repetitive motions on a daily.
• Ability to operate computer software, including word processing software; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; mobile or portable radio.
• Must be available to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and operational holidays.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.