What are the responsibilities and job description for the "Picasso in the Park" Art Camp Counselor position at Town of Normal?
Salary : $16.75 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : IL 61761, IL
Job Type : Part-time
Job Number : 5003
Department : Parks & Recreation - Part-Time
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : 5 / 16 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Job Description
Picasso In the Park" Art Camp inspires children to reach beyond and create art that is unique to them. By doing so, kids feel empowered to be creative and expressive.
This one-week art camp takes place Tuesday, May 27th - Friday, May 30th and will involve working with children in grades 2-5 who have a strong interest in learning about different forms of art.
The Art Camp Counselor position will keep campers entertained throughout the day while exploring different forms of art; painting, sculpting, drawing, chalk drawings and a few other art forms. This position will be responsible for teaching different forms of art at varying levels.
Duties / Essential Job Functions
- Assist with planning daily activities prior to the start of camp
- Interact with children while involved in all activities throughout the camp day
- Resolve occasional conflicts between campers and appropriately address behavioral issues
- Assist site supervisor with keeping accurate incident / injury / behavioral logs
- Ensure camp site is clean and campers do not litter recreational areas or nature
- Communicate effectively with participants, parents / guardians and staff regarding rule infractions, questions and concerns
- Take daily attendance and assist with sign out procedures
- Assist with keeping storage areas clean and organized
- Perform First Aid or take care of minor injuries as needed
- Supervise participants on a local field trip
Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
Desirable Training and Experience
Physical Requirements :
There are no benefits for temporary positions.
Salary : $17 - $18
