What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal part-time) position at Person County Government?
Person County Government is recruiting for highly motivated individuals who love working with youth, value teamwork, and thrive in having fun! A Summer Camp Counselor is an important member of our team who is a great leader and positive role model. Thee person in this position will be responsible for leading and building relationships with a group of children, while engaging in summer programming that is fun, culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and safe for children ages 5-11.
This job works under close to general supervision according to set procedures.
This position begins early June and runs through mid-August. Training dates will be the end of May and early June. Hours are dependent on specific camp site needs. Hours are typically between 35-40 hours per week and range Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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To learn more about the Recreation, Arts and Parks Department, click HERE.The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Provide overall daily supervisor of camp operation, counselors and campers.
- Communicate thoroughly with parents, camp staff, and to PCRAP staff.
- Directs daily/weekly activity schedule and ensures staff are on task.
- Communicates camp needs, and supply requests to PCRAPD Recreation Specialist.
- Maintain camper registration, daily check-in/check-out procedures.
- Facilitate all disciplinary actions when needed.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of campers by providing high quality risk management at all times.
- Accompany campers on field trips.
- Drive activity van to and from off-site locations (must be 18 years or older and must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy).
- Actively engage in all games and activities with campers.
- Be able to lead games, activities in a group setting.
- Build a positive rapport with staff members and campers
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be 16 years of age by your first day of work.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Experience and ability to work well with children ages 5-11
- Have great verbal, interpersonal, and listening communication skills. Including effective communication (verbal and written), enthusiasm, patience, and not a stranger with taking initiative.
- Ability to work well on a team.
Applicant must be able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following:
- Previous experience as a camp counselor
- holding youth leadership roles in sports, clubs, or community organizations
- working with children in group settings
- supervising or caring for school-aged children.
- None.
Salary : $17
