What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Day Camp Counselor (Seasonal Summer 2025) position at City of Ferguson?
Ferguson Parks and Recreation is looking for part-time and full-time Summer Day Camp Group Counselors to supervise assigned campers. Work involves planning and overseeing camper activities and ensuring camper safety. Work is performed with under general supervision from a Day Camp Leader.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Works with the public, staff and participants in a professional manner.
Supervises children between the ages of 5 years to 13 years of age
Plan and oversee camper activities for a specific age group (may include swimming, sports, crafts, games, etc.).
Ensure camper safety and monitor activities, on site and on field trips.
Leads a variety of games, crafts, songs, swimming, and activities related to a theme week.
Implement disciplinary actions in a fair and effective manner.
Follows directions of camp director and recreation supervisors.
Works with other staff members in organizing all camp special events.
Maintains clean and organized work areas.
Attends all staff meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 16 or older at time of hire.
Previous summer camp experience preferred, but not required.
Ability to serve as a positive role model for summer camp staff and children.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CPR certification required (provided by the City upon hire).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is done in an indoor and outdoor setting. Employment dates: Monday through Friday; June 5, 2023 until August 1, 2023 in additional with training dates the week prior (exact dates TBD). Expected to work approximately 38 hours per week and not exceeding 40 hours per week.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Ferguson is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Ferguson makes every effort to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you need assistance or accommodation for the application, interview, or a particular testing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-524-5256.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
To apply: Complete the electronic employment application located on the City website under “Employment Opportunities.” OR : A paper application can be picked up at Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church St., Ferguson, MO 63135. Return paper applications to: City of Ferguson, Attn: Human Resources-Summer, at the address listed above.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Works with the public, staff and participants in a professional manner.
Supervises children between the ages of 5 years to 13 years of age
Plan and oversee camper activities for a specific age group (may include swimming, sports, crafts, games, etc.).
Ensure camper safety and monitor activities, on site and on field trips.
Leads a variety of games, crafts, songs, swimming, and activities related to a theme week.
Implement disciplinary actions in a fair and effective manner.
Follows directions of camp director and recreation supervisors.
Works with other staff members in organizing all camp special events.
Maintains clean and organized work areas.
Attends all staff meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 16 or older at time of hire.
Previous summer camp experience preferred, but not required.
Ability to serve as a positive role model for summer camp staff and children.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CPR certification required (provided by the City upon hire).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is done in an indoor and outdoor setting. Employment dates: Monday through Friday; June 5, 2023 until August 1, 2023 in additional with training dates the week prior (exact dates TBD). Expected to work approximately 38 hours per week and not exceeding 40 hours per week.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Ferguson is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Ferguson makes every effort to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you need assistance or accommodation for the application, interview, or a particular testing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-524-5256.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
To apply: Complete the electronic employment application located on the City website under “Employment Opportunities.” OR : A paper application can be picked up at Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church St., Ferguson, MO 63135. Return paper applications to: City of Ferguson, Attn: Human Resources-Summer, at the address listed above.
