After School Camp Counselor - Seasonal Position

Government Positions Available / Year-Round

Join a fun team with great perks!

Seasonal Position : After School Camp Counselor Excellent benefits & working environment.

Job Description

Schedule M-F

M / T / TH / F = 3 : 30pm-5 : 30pm

W = 2 : 45pm-5 : 30pm

Why work for the Town of Frisco as the After School Camp Counselor? There are many  reasons!

Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car with a FREE car wash, free recycling, free trash, and more. Winter activities include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee. Stay for the next season too...summer activities include free paddle sport, free 2-hour pontoon / fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rental if not rented for the final rental of the day. Want to know more? Check out the benefits tab above.

And of course, don't forget to apply to take advantage of the cool perks and the amazing opportunity that awaits you!

This position is responsible for teaching, leading, and participating in daily activities with youth enrolled in the camp programs.  Assists with the design and planning of programs or activities, and implementing such programs or activities with camp participants.  Youth Attendant are also responsible for delivering exceptional guest service for the Recreation and Culture Department.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the supervision, well-being, safety and care of children and youth attending Recreation and Culture Department programs.

Creates a fun and energetic environment for the campers on a daily basis.

Leads program activities, organizes play and structured classes, and ensures children and youth are engaged and fully participating.

Interacts with guests, parents, and participants in a positive and professional manner, utilizing exceptional guest service standards.

Maintains professional attitudes and relationships with parents, participants, and co-workers.

Works in a team-based environment supporting the Recreation and Culture Department, the Town of Frisco, the initiatives of the Director and Manager, and other recreation youth attendants.

Effectively disseminates information using effective written and oral communication techniques to parents about the program, schedules, and any issues that may arise throughout the day.

Safely transports participants utilizing vans, buses, or public transportation as needed. Recreation Youth Attendant will be trained on driving 15-passenger vans prior to transporting any participants.

Ensures that facilities are clean, well-maintained, safe and presentable to customers and participants throughout daily operations.

Adheres to Town of Frisco, Recreation and Cultural Department, and camp rules and regulations including proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.

Ability to function and makes good decisions regarding participant safety in the absence of a supervisor.

Participates in safety training and responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner. Complete accident / incident reports as required.

Communicates in a timely and professional manner with citizens, visitors, and Town of Frisco staff.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Education :

• Must have a suitable level of high school education or bachelor's degree in child development or related field- preferred

Computer Operations :

Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations :

Previous Work Experience :

Language Ability :

Additional Information

Weight

Up to 10 Pounds 2 / 3 OR MORE

Up to 25 Pounds 1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Up to 50 Pounds UP TO 1 / 3

Up to 100 Pounds NONE

More than 100 Pounds NONE

OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED :

Activities

Standing 2 / 3 OR MORE

Walking 2 / 3 OR MORE

Sitting UP TO 1 / 3

Using hands to finger, hands to feel 2 / 3 OR MORE

Reaching with hands and arms 2 / 3 OR MORE

Climb or balance 2 / 3 OR MORE

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 2 / 3 OR MORE

Talk or hear 2 / 3 OR MORE

Taste or smell UP TO 1 / 3

OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENTS OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Indoor / Outdoor :  Indoor and outdoor with the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials or Noise :  Exposure to loud noises with a large group of children

Holidays / Weekends / Evenings :  No

Equipment Used in Job : A variety of gym equipment, arts and crafts. Driving a 15 passenger van, mini-bus or other vehicle to transport program participants

Other : Experience working in compliance with Colorado State Licensing for school aged children

VISION : Specific vision requirements for this job :

Close Vision, Distance Vision, Color Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception and Ability to adjust focus are all required.

The Town of Frisco is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law .

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