What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at City of The Colony, TX?
Salary : $12.52 Hourly
Location : The Colony, TX
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 202200158
Department : Parks and Recreation
Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025
Job Summary
Provide recreational programming for children ages 6 - 12. Communicate effectively and courteously with public, camp participants, parents and staff in person, in writing and by telephone. Responsible for providing high quality service in all personal interactions with customers.
Examples of Duties
- Organize and lead activities for large / small groups of children ages 6 - 12.
- Must be able to supervise and accompany children while swimming, hiking, fishing, playing games and other daily camp activities.
- Ability to use sound judgment in handling discipline issue with participants, and to make quick decisions to ensure the safety of all.
- Must be mature, enthusiastic, imaginative, energetic, creative, have strong leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to tolerate and work in extreme weather conditions.
- Must be able to work flexible hours. Camp is held Monday - Friday from 7am - 6 : 00pm. Occasional weekend hours are required.
- Accompany group on field trips.
- Assist in the preparation of incident and accident reports, and other reports or paperwork as necessary.
- Must be able to lift, pull, push or drag up to 60 pounds of equipment; i.e. ice chest, storage boxes.
- Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Salary : $13
