Seasonal Camp Counselor

POSITION TITLE:Camp Counselor

REPORTS TO:Site Supervisor, Camp Director, Director of Programs and Events, Director of Parks and Recreation

LOCATION:John Pettibone Community Center, Northville Elementary School, or Schaghticoke Middle School

SEASONAL:35 Hours/Week

RATE:$16.50/hour

MISSION:

The mission of the New Milford Parks and Recreation Department is to provide quality leisure opportunities in a safe and healthy atmosphere and to enhance the quality of life of the community through the responsible management of parks, recreation activities and natural resources. To meet these ends, the Parks and Recreation Department attempts to provide safe and wholesome recreational services of both a passive and active nature. Our goal is to create a balance of activities, special events and programs for any and all segments of the population.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Counselors are directly responsible for the daily activities, as well as the care, safety and happiness of the children assigned to them for the summer camp program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to maturely and competently supervise children and be a positive role model.

• Plan and implement camp activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with Parks and Recreation core values.

• Manage child behavior, child needs, and daily schedule with flexibility as needed.

• Adhere to program standards including safety, cleanliness, timeliness, and proper dress.

• Follow Parks and Recreation policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

• Be able to exercise proper judgment when dealing with a group of children.

• Be able to exercise proper judgment when dealing with other staff or camp parents.

• Attend staff meetings and training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to:

• Actively run, jump, swim, and lift a minimum of 1/3 their own body weight.

• Frequently bend, twist, crouch, squat, kneel, climb stairs and flex and rotate head and neck.

• Occasionally crawl, push, pull, reach and lift above shoulders.

• Occasionally work on uneven ground and slippery surfaces.

• Use hands in repetitive motion, grasping and fine manipulation of both right and left hands.

• Withstanding constant and repeated exposure to nature’s elements: rain, sun, wind, cold and heat.

PRE-CAMP

• Attend all staff training days

• Help in promoting summer camp at various pre-camp events if possible.

IN-CAMP

• Arrive at camp by 8:30 a.m. and stay until 3:30 p.m. or until campers have cleared. Note that a normal camp day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m., but hours will vary as needed.

• Participate in all planned activity areas, including swimming.

• Prepare for and teach/lead activities, arts and crafts, nature hikes, etc.

• Assist/lead camp wide activities, rainy day activities, field trip activities, opening/closing activities. Sing songs, act in skits, make up stories, act appropriately silly and have fun!

• Be proactive, not reactive regarding all issues related to safety, planning, and counseling.

• Be responsible for communicating to the Camp Director/Site Supervisor any conflict situations with children, staff, and/or families, and seek help when needed.

• Maintain rules as required by Parks and Recreation and assume a role in camp emergency procedures.

• Maintain highest safety standards at all times.

• Keep all areas used clean, maintained and suitable for use by staff, campers and families.

• To act in a manner that promotes the core values and Parks and Recreation Mission.

• Attend daily staff meetings at 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.

• All other duties as assigned.

This description lists only those job duties necessary for salary evaluation and does not include each and every job requirement.

The Town of New Milford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17