Camp Counselor

TOW Adventure Day Kamp

As an extension of the Town of Webb, the mission of our youth recreation camp program is to provide opportunities to develop our youth in a structured and professional manner while promoting teamwork, safety and character development.

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for providing leadership, ensuring safety and direct supervision of children in all planned activities. You must meet some education, training and experience requirements and you must be able to demonstrate some critical knowledge, skills, and physical abilities.

Duties may be modified when deemed necessary.

Camper Development

 Reinforce working as a team

 Help campers develop skills in various activities

 Encourage campers to do their best

 Help campers develop character and build confidence

 Ensure campers are aware of rules, daily schedule and routines

 Encourage respect for person property, camp equipment and facilities

 Support and assist Lead Counselor in the implementing of the daily activities that fit the children’s needs and interests

 Follow proper procedures for sign-in/out of children on a daily basis

 Establish a relationship with each child and know his or her present level of understanding; consider the needs of all the children and treat each child with respect and dignity

 Work toward positive parent/staff relationship

 Complete all paperwork clearly and concisely when necessary

 Use appropriate language at all times

 Be a role model and mentor

 Communicate with campers and parents in a positive manner

 Be committed to the entire length of camp dates.

 Shows enthusiasm and sense of humor

 Ability to teach, lead and participate in various recreational activities

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  Passion. desire and ability to work with children ages 4 to 10

 Understands emergency procedures and assists in fire drills

 Provide and maintain a safe, fair, clean and fun environment  Have camper medical information forms on-hand at all times  Have first aid kit in immediate area at all sessions

Qualifications:

 Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills  Must be able to walk, bend, run, twist, hike.  Must be organized.

 First Aid/CPR Certification required yearly (class is assigned by Director of Recreation)

 Must be at least 16 years of age.

 May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms  Must exhibit patience and understanding

 Receives and follows detailed instructions

 Available the hours from 9:00 am-1:00 pm during the duration of camp (unless longer trips are scheduled)

 Must pass criminal background check

 Demonstrated experience working with children

 Letter of recommendation and three references are required

 Actively participate in all aspects of the camper’s day

 The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere

Benefits:  Competitive pay  Optional participation is NYS retirement program

Dates of Employment:  Seasonal/Part-time

 Set dates/times to be given at beginning of season

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16