Sports Camp Counselor

Job Title: Camp Counselor

Job Status: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Division: Recreation

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center

Reports To: Recreation Services Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Essential Job Duties                                                                                                                                       

• Inputs and maintains employee information in the computer system (payroll and Time and Attendance systems).  Maintains pay rates, leave, tax allowances, and deductions.
• Plans and implements a variety of recreational activities for specific age group daily.
• Understand principles, practices, and objectives of community recreation.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise children in recreational setting.
• Learn and implement necessary policies or procedures of camp.
• Communicate regularly with the camp leader regarding the camp operation and incidents.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Notify Camp Leader of camp supply needs.
• Keeps first aid supplies with them at all times.
• Maintain control of the group using positive discipline techniques.
• Complete all accident/incident forms correctly and notify Camp Leader.
• Stay with camp until all campers are released to parent or to after camp program.
• Accurately record attendance/dismissals.
• Cooperate with other staff in a positive manner.
• Provide a safe, engaging, and fun environment for all children and staff.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Work as scheduled.
• Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Coordinate assistance as needed from the Camp Leader and Camp Coordinator.  
• Coordinate assistance as needed from Building Attendants and Guest Services.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements                                                                                                                      

Attends high school or college, must be at least 16 years of age. Prior camp experience. Prior experience working with children.

   Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.

• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

Physical Requirements                                                                                                                          

The physical requirements 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 of the job.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions                                                                                                                                      

• Employee may be exposed to natural and potentially extreme weather conditions.
• Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
• Employee may be exposed to chemicals or other potentially dangerous materials utilized in the manufacturing of arts and crafts or routine maintenance supplies.
• Employee may be exposed to noise distractions from employees or equipment operation in adjacent work areas.