Camp Counselor

*** This is a Seasonal position. If hired for this position, you must complete all requirements and documents by May 21st, 2024***

This position is for over the summer, for the City of Gulfport's Summer Camp Program.

Department: 411 – Leisure Services

$14.00/hr.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Camp Director, and Summer Camp Program Coordinator, the Summer Camp Counselor supervises a group of assigned children using good management techniques. The primary responsibility for a Camp Counselor is to provide a safe environment for children and encourage good health and safety practices, but to also provide children with a variety of enriching experiences.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Attends all required meetings, training, and in-services brought forth by the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director

• Assumes responsibility for and supervision of campers each day

• Implements and participates in activities and programs designed for the day camp. Provides appropriate supervision and instruction to each camper in all programs and activities

• Maintains positive interpersonal relations among everyone involved in the camp program including children, parents, camp supervisor and other staff members.

• Oversees the enforcement of camp rules at all times. Implements behavior management strategies according to established guidelines

• Maintain the cleanliness of all areas of camp utilized by camp staff

• Follows verbal and written instructions and directions.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must posses required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• American Red Cross adult, child and infant CPR and standard First Aid.

• Knowledge of child development, what to expect of children in different situations, and group management techniques.

• Ability to remain calm and act resourcefully in an emergency and in stressful situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one (1) year professional experience in childcare and recreational programs is preferred. Must complete 15 hours of approved in-service training.

Required Licenses or Certificates

• Current Certification in Adult/Child CPR

• Current Certification in Basic First Aid

• Current Certificate of Immunization (121)

• FBI Fingerprint Background Check Clearance

• Child Abuse Central Registry Check Clearance

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 40 lbs, walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching hands and arms. Abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.