Camp Counselor- Preschool Lead

Camp Counselor- Preschool Lead

Status- Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt

Salary- Starts at $19/hour

Hours- Monday – Friday, 8 am – 12:30 pm; additional afternoon hours available if desired

Locations- Crestwood Park Building

Applicable Careers- Teacher, preschool teacher, Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, Healthcare, Therapist OT/Speech/PT, School Counselor, Psychologist, Recreation

Benefits of working with Eden Prairie Parks & Recreation: 

• Valuable work experience enhancing skills such as communication, leadership, initiative, and organization.
• Spend your summers outside working to make a difference in the youth of Eden Prairie.
• No evenings or weekend hours!

Position Details

Every summer we welcome passionate, independent, and caring individuals to our camp community.  We look for team-oriented individuals, to help us create quality experiences for every young person in our summer camp programs.  Leads are vital members of our summer team.  We value growth and opportunities to learn and grow as an individual and future professional in your field of study.  Gain valuable experience with curriculum development each week, implantation of lesson plans, student, and behavior management, how to lead a group and increased communication skills.

Position Details

The Camp Counselor Preschool Lead – is a lead position at the City’s preschool camps. This position is on the leadership team and coordinates, designs, and manages the daily program activities, staff, and campers. The lead is responsible for ensuring an effective and cohesive operation on a day-to-day basis. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are but not limited to:

• Manages the overall operations of the preschool site. Onsite supervisor for the staff at the site; conveys expectations of the program and prepares recommendations for the improvement of the program.
• Develops, organizes, and conveys the weekly program plans to the staff in the camp setting. Prepares for the program by organizing supplies and materials.
• Assists Sr. Recreation Supervisor in the delivery of staff orientation, trainings, and staff meetings.
• Provides high communication prior to and during the camp to parents. Support staff with communication delivery as needed.
• Pro-actively identifies and solves problems and areas of concern for staff, campers, and parents.
• Assists staff in the supervision of the campers and the behavioral management of their needs.
• Attends weekly leadership meetings.
• Completes reporting procedures for all accidents/incidents, behaviors, medications, or emergency forms.
• A willingness to learn about and support people with disabilities to fully participate in camp activities.

While these areas are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees may be called upon to perform a variety of duties in their roles with the City.

Position Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• One year experience working in a recreation, education, or preschool related field.

• Ability to work June – August; Mondays – Fridays; attend evening staff meetings.
• Must be current or able to become certified in First Aid/CPR prior to first day with campers.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid, behavior, or emergency related situations.  Must be able to assist campers or staff in an emergency.
• Must possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers such as prolonged standing, bending, walking long distances, running, climbing and ability to lift to 50 lbs.

• Ability to communicate and work with all age and skills levels and provide necessary instruction to campers and give work direction to staff.
• Observe behaviors assess its appropriateness, enforce safety and emergency procedures as needed.

• Experience working with students with disabilities.

City Expectations

All employees are expected to contribute to the success of our organization by demonstrating the shared values: Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, Performance, Relationships.

Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors’ message to a variety of communication settings and styles.

Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.

Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.

Sound Judgment: Able to decide based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.

Pre-employment Process

The City of Eden Prairie conducts professional reference and criminal history checks for all employees joining the organization. In addition, the following is required for this specific position: drivers check (must have valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record). All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.

Application Process

Please complete an application at www.edenprairie.org/jobs

Salary : $19