What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at City of Tyler, TX?
Salary : $13.00 Hourly
Location : Tyler, TX
Job Type : Part-time Temporary
Job Number : 994993 - 995004
Department : Parks and Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025
Purpose Of Position
SEASONAL POSITIONS ONLY TWELVE (12) VACANCIES"
Provide recreational leadership and support to the department and its summer activities.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
1. Oversee an individual park site and its programming
2. Responsible for registration of all children via sign-in and sign-out ledgers.
3. Responsible for weekly payroll submission to Glass Recreation Supervisor
4. Obtain parental involvement through Volunteer Tyler paperwork process.
5. Inform Recreation Specialists of equipment and supplies needed daily at sites
6. Create a fun and safe environment, with recreational opportunities including but not limited to sports, active and inactive games, minor events, guest speakers, and community projects.
7. Prepare weekly plan.
8. Create minor special events / contests.
9. Select educational-based worksheets.
10. Report work orders as needed.
11. Write incident / accident reports as needed.
12. Lead organized activities with youth in an understandable manner.
13. Delegate duties daily to playground aides both orally and in writing.
14. Ask for input and assistance in weekly plan and activities.
15. Report updates weekly to playground coordinator.
16. Inspect site daily for any safety concerns and report to playground coordinator.
17. Ensure trash and debris from program site is picked up daily.
18. Ensure equipment is maintained and kept in good working condition.
19. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
High school diploma or GED preferred. Current CPR certification preferred or ability to get certification required. Must have a valid driver's license in the state of Texas class "C" with a clear driving record or a reliable mode of transportation to work daily. Must be able to work upon hire through the end of the Summer program. Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.
City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report / Credit Check. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.
The City of Tyler offers the following benefits :
- Full range of benefits including Health / Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- 2 : 1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Award-winning Infants at Work Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ongoing professional development
We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.
In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
Are you available to work any shift; Monday - Friday from 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.?
Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License and able to demonstrate a safe driving record?
Required Question
Salary : $13
