Camp Counselor

Job Title:

Camp Counselor

Department:

Parks and Recreation Department

Location:

Danville, IN

Reports to:

Camp Director or Recreation and Aquatics Manager

Salary:

$11.33 per hour

Type of Position:

Seasonal

Hours:

Up to 29 hours per week

Overtime:

No

Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this position successfully. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in order to fulfill performance expectations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabled individuals to perform the essential functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works as support staff for divisions and services of the Danville Parks and Recreation Department:

·         Oversee customers activities in the Summer Park Program

·         Provide a safe, healthful and enjoyable environment for fun

·         Supervise and maintain an adequate view of all participants

·         Never leave the children unattended

·         Know enforce and adhere to the safety regulation and rules: maintain order at all times: be strict, but courteous

·         Always be in proper uniform while on duty

·         Know the emergency procedures: be prepared to give first-aid to injured persons

·         Accurately complete an accident form when necessary

·         Be familiar with the location of all emergency equipment and first-aid supplies and know how to use them without further endangering the injured person.

·         Inspect and report any broken equipment

·         Attend in-service training meetings or practices and special meetings at the request of the Recreation and Aquatics Manager

·         Assist in cleaning as required

·         Assist with check in and check out each day

·         Performs other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Recreation & Aquatics Manager

Qualifications and skills

·         Must be at least 15 years of age

·         Reliable transportation to and from work

·         Current certification in CPR and First Aid preferred

·         Previous experience working with children preferred

·         Have a desire to help the public, good verbal communication skills and somewhat of an outgoing personality

·         Be friendly, mature, trustworthy, dependable and responsible

·         Be in good physical condition

·         Having a willingness and desire to work in a courteous and pleasant manner with persons of all ages: ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the general public

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Required Physical Activities: Swimming, walking, balancing, climbing, standing, stooping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, talking, feeling, hearing, finger dexterity, grasping.

Physical Characteristics of Work: Work involves standing and/or walking 70% of the time, standing approximately 20% of the time, sitting approximately 10% of the time. Requires the exertion of up to 25 pounds routinely, exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, and exertion of more than 50 pounds infrequently to lift or otherwise move people or objects.

Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with the ability to complete written reports, read directions and scan area for hazardous situations.

Environmental Conditions: Work is performed in a typical outside environment. The worker may be exposed to temperatures in excess of 90 degrees for more than one-hour, possibly slippery walking surfaces.

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