Summer Camp Counselor (RecPlex)

*Summer Employment Opportunity*

The Summer Camp Counselor is a fun opportunity to work with children between the ages of 4 – 11 and create adventures that inspire creativity, sportsmanship, and friendship. Summer Camp Counselors ensure the safety of all children enrolled and that the RecPlex Summer Camp continues to be a place where children acquire new skills, feel valued for who they are, and have a sense of belonging.

Summer Camp begins on June 12, 2023 and ends on August 25, 2023. Employee Training is expected begin in May 2023. The typical schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, but half-day scheduling is also available. Experience working with children is a plus, but not required. Must be 15 years of age to apply.

Job Summary

The Summer Camp Counselor is a seasonal position in the Youth Department and reports to the Youth Services Coordinator. The primary purpose of the Camp Counselor is to provide a safe environment for children participating in the program. The primary responsibility is to provide a safe, positive and enjoyable environment for participants while interacting in a pleasant and professional manner.

Job Duties

• Supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child enrolled in the summer camp program.
• Ensure that program policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed including check in and check out procedures.
• Assist in the coordination of program locations, movement, and transportation of program participants.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with parents as well as when addressing and playing with children.
• Assist with answering questions, concerns, and comments from program participants, parents/guardians, and the general public.
• Greet every guest/member entering the program area and strive to create a positive first impression.
• Assist with the cleaning of the program areas, including but not limited to: light dusting, sanitizing toys, picking up games, organizing, etc.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of attendance and accident/incident reports.
• Comply with traffic regulations and safety rules as students are boarding and exiting multi-passenger vehicle and as they cross streets.
• May operate multi-passenger vehicle to transport children as needed.
• Must be able to safely follow all emergency procedures including fire, tornado, lock down and any other emergency that may occur.
• Calmly and safely handle medical emergencies including providing first aid and CPR.
• Participate in scheduled in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• Maintain positive working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, parents and participants; promote teamwork and support overall goals of the Youth Department.
• Consistently strive to follow through or exceed the expectations of RecPlex members and prospective customers.
• Adhere to all department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as directed within the scope of the Youth Department.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to listen and communicate effectively as well and understand operating procedures and written directives.
• High degree of public interaction and communication with exposure to periods of high activity and possible stressful situations.
• Work is performed in an in indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to warm temperatures and heavy humidity, slippery surfaces, water and pool chemicals. The work requires long periods of attentiveness, swimming, jumping, standing, sitting, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying, cleaning, visual monitoring, verbal and written communication, hearing, moving about areas, moderate lifting (15-50 lbs).
• Uniform will be worn at all times while on duty.
• Flexible schedule; hours will primarily be Monday through Friday as set by the Youth Management Staff.

Requirements - educational, certifications and experience

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must have or obtain CPR/AED and First Aid within three (3) months of hire.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What days and times are you available to work (ex: Mondays: 6:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Monday - Friday: 2:00 p.m. or later, Monday - Friday: Open Availability, etc.)?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $14