What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Camp Counselor (Kids R.O.C.K. Youth Day Camp) position at City of Inver Grove Heights?
2) Assist in carrying out weekly lesson plans and activities.
3) Communicate problems and/or incidents to Camp Director & Specialists in a timely fashion.
4) Assist with team games such as soccer, softball, and kickball, etc. Help to explain the rules and act as a player, referee, or umpire throughout the game.
5) Assist with providing activities such as crafts and art, demonstrating various techniques and encouraging children to come up with ideas.
6) Communicate with parents, provide updates where required and answer questions about the program.
7) Promotes and provides a positive environment for fellow staff and participants.
8) Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive and respectful relationships and rapport with co-workers, maintenance staff and members of the public including but not limited to participants and parents.
9) Follows and enforces all rules and regulations set forth in the temporary/seasonal employee handbook as well as the Kids R.O.C.K. staff manual. Including all safety guidelines associated with the program.
11) Accountable to act responsibly in any emergency.
12) Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
•Ability to understand and follow written or oral instructions.
•Must be at least 16 years of age.
•Certification in First Aid and CPR/AED or ability to obtain within employer’s specified timeframe.
•Ability to work between the hours of 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday. No weekend hours required. (Assistant schedules can be part time at about 20 hours a week or full time at about 40).
Desired Qualifications:
•Previous work involving contact with the public, customer service or work with recreation-related field. Skill and maturity to handle situations including but not limited to disciplinary actions, participant confrontations, participant complaints and emergency situations.
•Position is primarily active and hands-on in nature, with work direction requiring on-site availability. This will require travel to and from the work site. There will be exposure to weather extremes as work is performed in a variety of physical environments including outdoor and indoor facilities in the elements of a year-round season.
Must be able to sit, stand, speak, hear, and effectively communicate. Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
Salary : $14 - $16
