What are the responsibilities and job description for the BLS TASC Force Specialist (Day Camp Counselor) position at Teen Action & Support Center?
Bucket List Summer TASC Force Specialist
TASC’s Bucket List Summer (BLS) TASC Force Specialist (TFS) is a seasonal position that reports to the BLS program coordinator. This position will work across NWA, specifically in our Rogers and Springdale locations.
This position will work across NWA, specifically in our Rogers and Springdale locations.
This position is full-time (34/hrs a week), seasonal, temporary, 10 weeks, Monday-Friday. (May 27, 2025-August 1, 2025)
Responsibilities include:
- Participate in all BLS staff training and meetings.
- Available to work the entire BLS summer season with little interruption.
- Follow all TASC & BLS rules and regulations.
- Guide and encourage individual campers and groups to participate in all camp activities.
- Supervise all aspects of the teens’ day.
- Facilitate group activities with camp participants, including reflections and assessments provided by program managers
- Communicate with parents, providing updates where required and answering questions they may have.
- Set a good example for campers and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean up duties, and sportsmanship.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
- Applicants must be available to attend pre-camp TASC Force sessions and work the entire 10-week camp session (May 27, 2025-August 1, 2025).
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. College students or at least 18 years of age are required.
- Previous experience working with children is preferred.
- Desire and ability to work with teens.
- Must pass reference and background checks, including fingerprint and sex offender registry checks.
- Must be comfortable driving groups of teens. Driver's license is required.
- Able to participate in physical activities, including water-based activities
- Able to maintain attention and high energy or excitement for extended periods.
- Able to relate to one’s peer group.
- Able to accept supervision and guidance.
- Able to assist in teaching activities.
- Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (provided during pre-camp TASC Force training).
- Must be able to spend extended periods of time outdoors and tolerate various weather conditions.
- Not eligible for benefits.
TO APPLY, SEND A RESUME & COVER LETTER TO ABBY@TASCNWA.ORG
The Teen Action and Support Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization which offers low-to-no-cost support services to teens and their families. Services include counseling & support groups, mentoring, volunteer service opportunities, innovative programming, and physical resources for teens in need.
1194 W. Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72758
479.636.TASC (8272) | tascnwa.org
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $15.60 per hour
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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