What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor-in-Training position at City of Monona, WI?

Salary : $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location : Monona, WI

Job Type : Seasonal / Limited Term Employee (LTE)

Job Number : 2025-00454

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description and Terms of Employment

Monona Parks & Recreation offers summer camps for kids in grades 4K-4. Counselors-in-training (CITs) assist camp instructors and counselors in any or all areas of camper care and instruction. The CIT position also provides leadership growth opportunities through planning, goal setting, and generating enthusiasm for camp activities. CITs will receive First Aid & CPR certification training through the American Red Cross. All CIT applicants should be interested in working with children and possess maturity, flexibility, a strong work ethic, and the ability to have fun.

This position requires the ability to work 15-25 hours a week; shifts are scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 7 : 30-5 : 30. Wednesday field trip shifts will be an 8-10 hour shift. Mandatory Training dates are June 12-13th. Camp dates are June 16th-August 22nd; Priority for shifts will be given to staff who are available all 10 weeks of camp.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers ages 4-10.
Acts as a role model to campers; in attitude, behavior, and sportsmanship. They will set a good example to campers and others with general camp procedures and practices.
Regularly checks in with leadership counselor throughout the week and works towards goals given by counselors and leadership staff.
Participates in the development and implementation of program activities.
Leads and assists with the teaching of activities.
Enthusiastically participates in any assigned areas.
Maintains high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
Assures that campers are properly supervised at all times.
Participates in all-day field trips on Wednesdays.
Helps campers resolve conflicts.
Helps counselors sign children in and out, and maintain ratio.
Befriends campers and helps them build peer friendships.
Helps with snack breaks - and with clean up.
Maintains clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff and participants.
Participates enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to campers and counselors.
Participates as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise all-camp activities and camp functions.
Performs other duties as they arise.

Qualifications

Must be at least 14 years old at the start of employment and eligible to work in the United States.

Must have a desire to work with and inspire children in a summer camp environment.

Must be certified in First Aid and CPR at a minimum. These certifications may be obtained onsite during staff training.

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to perform physical aspects of the position, including working long hours in an active outdoor camp program, including staying in the pool for extended time.

Ability to possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring First Aid and assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, emergency, illness, or injury).

Knowledge of or ability to learn to use a variety of equipment including sports, crafts, and waterfront equipment; office equipment and electronics.

No benefits are available for this position.

Are you at least 14 years old, or will you be 14 by June 1?

Please describe any experience you have working with youth and / or in a camp environment.

Do you hold a current CPR and First Aid Certification?

Please describe any other commitments you expect to have this summer, including planned vacations, other employment schedules, class schedules, returning to school, etc.

Will you be available for the mandatory training June 12-13th?

Required Question

Salary : $14 - $16

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