Summer Camp Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to serve as the day-to-day camp manager of the City’s Parks and Recreation camp program, located at The View Community Center. Head Camp Counselors play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for children while leading activities, ensuring their well-being, and promoting positive social interactions.

Available shifts include Monday through Friday: Camp hours are 7:00am – 5:30pm.

First Aid/CPR will be required prior to first day of camp

Job Responsibilities (Include, but not limited to)

· Attend initial training and in-service training as needed

· Assist with opening and closing duties

· Assist Jr. Camp Counselors in leading camp activities, arts and crafts, games and supervising children 5-12 years old in camp both indoors and outdoors.

· Able to abide by and implement check-in and check-out process of campers, manage counselors, create weekly activity calendar, able to communicate to parents, children and Recreation coordinator, assist in creating counselor schedules and more.

· Responsible for supervising children while swimming in both indoor and outdoor pools, covering counselor break times and supervise/lead during field trips.

· Implement rules and regulations to campers and counselors and work under the supervision of the Recreation coordinator.

· Responsible for overseeing camp programs and activities.

· Responsible for emergency decisions, calling 911, and decisions concerning inclement weather which warrants emergency shelter.

· Responsible for administering camp discipline policy.

· Meets with staff on a weekly basis to coordinate lesson plans for the following week.

· Responsible for inventory, maintenance, and supervision of all camp equipment and supplies.

· Responsible for directing daily cleanup of camp.

Minimum Qualifications

· Must be at least 18 years’ old

· Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with adults and children from a variety of cultural backgrounds

· Must be able to work in changing indoor and outdoor climates

· Must be able to sustain a positive attitude and partner with other counselors to provide a positive experience for children and provide feedback for parents

· Must be able to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations or information with tact, discretion, and significant awareness of confidentiality

· Must be able to work independently and reliably complete tasks in a timely manner

· Willingness to obtain and comply with suspected child abuse reporting

· First Aid/CPR will be required prior to first day of camp

· Must have reliable transportation

· Must successfully pass background and reference checks

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to one of the following (please note position title applying for):

· Online

· E-Mail: jobs@grandview.org

· Fax: 816-763-3902

· Mail to Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030

Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application or The View Community Center 13500 Byars Road

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18