What are the responsibilities and job description for the NATURE CAMP COUNSELOR position at HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR PARK DISTRICT?
Job Details
Description
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision and direction of the Site Director and Nature Camp Director, the camp counselor/recreation leader will assist with the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of programs and activities. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
- Assist with the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of camp programs and activities.
- Plan, direct and participate in camp activities including arts and crafts, games, sports, and nature activities.
- Guide, direct, and motivate campers.
- Provide a safe environment for all campers.
- Be cordial and courteous to the public.
- Inform Site Director of all camp happenings.
- Assist with record keeping including attendance, accident, and emergency forms.
- Attend all staff meetings (camp site and camp-wide).
- Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the staff manuals and trainings.
- Other related job duties as assigned.
COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
- Ability to recall details necessary to perform the job.
- Demonstrate composure to concentrate on key job expectations.
- Is responsible and dependable.
- Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and consideration when working with others.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Seeks to continually improve performance.
- Ability to understand role and make appropriate contributions to the team.
- Ability to work independently, in a group, and with or without continued direction.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Experience working with children.
- CPR/AED Certification or the willingness to become certified.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
STANDING: Frequent
SITTING: Minimal – on bus for field trips
WALKING: Frequent
LIFTING: Supplies, no more than 50 lbs.
STOOPING: Frequent
REACHING: Occasional
CLIMBING: Minimal
VERBAL: Group communication, one-on-one, give directions
VISION: Safety, write, read
ENVIRONMENT: This position will be outside in all weather conditions.
Part-Time Benefits:
- Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
- Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
- Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
- Individual Lions pool pass
- 20% off (1) facility rental/year
- 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
- 20% off program fees
- Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
- Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
- 457 Retirement Plan
- Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
- Additional benefits for facility employees only.
- Paid CPR/AED training and certification
- Paid Leave Time Off
Salary : $15 - $17
