What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at Town of Vernon?
- JobID: 596
Position Type:
Parks and Recreation Line Employees
Date Posted:
2/1/2022
Location:
Parks and Recreation Offices
Town of Vernon
Parks and Recreation Department
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
Pay Grade: II-III $15-$16.50
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the camp director and assistant director, performs responsible work in the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of a variety of challenging, engaging, interesting, age appropriate activities for a specific unit within a summer recreation program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Is a first responder for all medical emergency procedures and may be exposed to possible health risks.
Supervises lavatories, assists children in daily living skills, and may be required to perform janitorial duties.
Responsible for the daily accountability, supervision, health and safety of their assigned unit.
Resolves conflicts between campers.
Plans and implements daily activities for campers in conjunction with site director and other staff members.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Completes required program forms.
Attends weekly staff meetings.
Maintains facility and all Town equipment.
Adheres to and enforces all Town and departmental policies and procedures.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of a variety of leisure skills such as arts and crafts, music, drama, physical fitness, nature, aquatics, team and individual sports.
Ability to deal effectively with parents, participants, and other Town employees.
Strong leadership.
Ability to motivate staff and participants.
Ability to work well with children ages 4 to 12 and possess an understanding of their social, emotional and physical abilities
Strong creativity and organizational skills
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Able to lift light objects between 20 and 50 pounds.
Able to perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as writing and typing.
Able to perform tasks which require hand eye coordination such as demonstrating a specific leisure skill.
Able to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods.
Able to see objects far away and closely, such as waterfront supervision.
Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise such as a call for help from a child.
Able to communicate through human speech as in talking with a child.
Able to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption.
Needs to attend to task/function for 25 – 40 minutes
Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others during the course of the day.
Exposure to blood, body tissues or fluids, seasonal conditions in outside weather, and to loud or unpleasant noises.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
16 years of age or older
Must possess previous experience with children.
Attend mandatory training session in CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens and overall departmental policies
Must be able to work flexible hours.
(The above description is illustrative. It is not intended as a guide for personnel actions and must not be taken as a complete itemizing of all facets of any job.)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary : $15 - $17
