Assistant Day Camp Counselor - Seasonal

Summary

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY in 2024, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under direct supervision of the Assistant Recreation Supervisor, the Assistant Day Camp Counselor plans, organizes and implements various summer camp activities for children six (6) to twelve (12) years old.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position performs a wide variety of HR duties, which may include assisting the department in the following areas:

• Plans, organizes and implements various summer camp activities for children ages 6 to 12, such as sports, arts and crafts, nature activities, music, drama, field trips and cookouts.
• Under the guidance of a facility Manager on Duty, leads and conducts classes and activities.
• Under the guidance of a facility Manager on Duty, helps supervise children properly and responds immediately during emergencies.
• Assists in control of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains attendance, discipline and other records.
• Effectively communicates with children, parents/guardians, bus drivers, and the public.
• Arrives to work every day, on time as scheduled.
• Sets up and takes down equipment, which may require lifting up to 75 pounds (i.e. ice chests, equipment, etc.).

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of computer functions and Microsoft Word.
• Some knowledge of planning, operating recreational programs and facilities.
• Knowledge of applicable safety guidelines and preventative measures.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends and nights as needed.
• Ability to motivate children and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques.
• Good verbal and written skills.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirements.

Prior experience planning, coordinating and implementing recreation programs for children 6 to 12 years old.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Physical Demands/Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to see, speak, and hear. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Required to work a majority of time outdoors in extreme heat and occasionally indoor in a climate-controlled building. Duties involve physical exertion such as standing, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting and reaching. Incumbent must be able to work from Monday through Friday.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

• Mental Health Care through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)