Summer Camp Counselor I and II

Position Type

Parks and Recreation Line Employees

Date Posted

2/1/2024

Location

Parks and Recreation Offices

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Town of Vernon

Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Counselor I and II

Hourly Rate: Counselor I: $18.00- $18.25

Counselor II: $18.50- $19.00

General Statement of Duties: 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 group within a summer recreation program.

Essential Job Functions

• Is considered a first responder for all medical emergency procedures and may be exposed to possible health risks.
• Responsible for the daily accountability, supervision, health, and safety of their assigned group
• Resolves conflicts between campers
• Maintains accountability of and is responsible for the health and safety of all participants.
• Plans and implements daily activities for campers in conjunction with the Director and other Counselors
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Completes required program forms
• Attends staff meetings
• Maintains facility and all Town equipment in a safe condition
• Assists the Camp Director in special events
• Adheres to and enforces all Town and Departmental policies and procedures
• Performs related work as required, including light janitorial work
  
  

Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills

• General knowledge a variety of leisure skills such as arts and crafts, music, drama, physical fitness, nature, team and individual sports, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with parents, participants, and other Town employees.
• Ability to organize data and maintain records.
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to motivate participants.
• Ability to work well with children ages 4 to 13 and possess an understanding of their social, emotional, and physical abilities.
  
  

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS

• Able to lift light objects between 20 and 50 pounds.
• Able to perform moderately difficult skills such as writing and typing.
• Able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as instruction of a skill.
• Able to walk, run, swim, 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 details 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.
• Previous experience working or volunteering with children ages 4-13
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Attend mandatory training session in CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens and overall departmental policies.

Salary : $18 - $19