Summer Camp Counselor

When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with:

• A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked!
• A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city 
• A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction
• A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services
• A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley

General Staff Member for school year and summer licensed day care programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinators

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

These duties and responsibilities are to be performed in cooperation with Youth Program Coordinators and Supervisor.  They are subject to change according to the changing demands of the service community.  The required duties and responsibilities are not limited to those listed here.  Duties are currently related to the following programs:

Afterschool Action Program, ASSET Clubs, School Days Off, Kid’s Night Out, Summer Camps, Theme Camps, Community Events

Youth Programs:

• Works as general staff member in seasonal programs, present during operations of scheduled program hours, including nights and weekends
• Helps plan and execute daily activities in a safe, age-appropriate environment.
• Help to enforce all rules and guidelines for programs.
• Serve as liaison between program participants (i.e. venders/families) and Recreation Division.   Respond to public inquiries by phone, email, text, and other means as required
• Maintain the inventory and physical quality, cleanliness and safety of any program supplies, facilities, equipment, tools, food, and vehicles.  

General Operations

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Peripheral Duties:

Attend staff meetings and trainings, divisional, departmental, and organizational

Assumes the responsibilities of the Program Coordinator or Director in his/her absence.

Education and Experience: 

• Over the age of 18 recommended 
• Over the age of 16 required
• 480 hours verified experience with children

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Must have a passion for working with children
2. Knowledge of recreation philosophy, planning and administration; Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program. 
3. Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which may include running, swimming, hiking, lifting, team building initiatives, physical games, and creative programs.
4. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. 
5. Ability to work in a variety of climates, indoor and outdoor, and may include 
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public; 
7. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
8. General knowledge of State of Colorado licensing rules and regulation, Colorado Department of Health and the Environment rules and regulation.

Special Requirements:

Valid state driver's license if applicable 

First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain

Must pass criminal CBI, FBI, Motor Vehicle, and Dept. of Human Services background check

Ability to obtain all certifications as required by the State of Colorado Dept. of Early Learning

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, including word processing and data base software; calculator; copy machine; phone; mobile or portable radio; automobile; pick-up truck, 15 passenger van (as applicable)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, twist, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee may be expected to snowboard beginner to advanced terrain with the Snowboard Outreach Society Program. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works in outside weather conditions. The employee is often exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, snow, rain, and/or strong sun.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when on site.

SELECTION GUIDELINES 

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

Salary : $22 - $26