What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 GAC Summer Day Camp Counselor position at City of Germantown, TN?
Salary : $11.00 Hourly
Location : Germantown Athletic Club, TN
Job Type : Seasonal
Department : Germantown Athletic Club
Division : Youth Activities (GAC)
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
The City of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an alcohol / drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY :
City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization's values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence. Every day. The expectation for senior leaders is to model The Germantown Way at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.
Description
Part-time summer employment at the Germantown Athletic Club facilities working with children ages 6 to 11. Responsible for directing, supervising and implementing activities for a group of campers in a manner that promotes safe behaviors and improves the quality of the children's interaction with one another.
CAMP DATES : May 27 - August 1, 2025
All staff must be able to attend mandatory All Staff Training held May 19 - May 22, 2025
SCHEDULE : Monday through Friday, 20 to 30 hours per week, 6 : 45am-12 : 30 pm or 12 : 30 pm-6 pm
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :
- Coordinate, lead and / or participate in all group activities and planning of special events.
- Serve as a role model to young children by demonstrating high standards of personal conduct by providing encouragement and support.
- Handle major discipline problems according to camp policy.
- Report all unusual incidents and accidents to proper camp personnel.
- Guide junior staff assigned to the group. Responsible for campers' safety during all activities.
- Attentive to and follows administrative notices defining camp procedures and policies.
Qualifications
Must be reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions. Requires good customer service skills and ability to lead and teach a variety of recreational activities.
Requirements
Must be at least 16 years of age. Possess any of the following skills and ability to teach : age appropriate exercises, indoor and outdoor games / activities, or arts & crafts. Previous experience working with large groups of children is preferred. Must be CPR and First Aid Certified or ability to obtain.
CAMP DATES : May 28-August 2, 2025 Must be available for staff orientation, CPR / FA and other trainings prior to camp beginning. Must be able to attend mandatory All Staff training held May 20- May 23, 2025
SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday, 20 - 30 hours per week
Information about employee benefits can be found on our website at :
Salary : $11
