DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
SUPERVISOR: Camp Director
SALARY: Starting Salary $12.
50 per hour
LOCATION: The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Lead Camp Counselor, the Camp Counselor is responsible for carrying out daily planned activities, entertaining campers, and being a positive role model for participants.
The Camp Counselor is to ensure all safety risk management policies and procedures are followed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Carry out daily activity plans
Assists Lead Camp Counselor in developing activity plans
Supervise an assigned group throughout a full day of activities
Communicate effectively with Camp staff and participants
Attends field trips and assures risk and safety management is carried out
Assist program activities
Articulates camp rules to participants
Interact with camp staff and participants while multitasking
Role model for the City of Ballwin Parks and recreation policies, procedures, and mission statement
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to participate at a high level of energy for a long period of time
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
objects
Maintain a professional and mature attitude toward responsibilities, fellow staff and parents
Work effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public
Must be available to work May - August
UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB:
2024 Summer camp staff shirt, shorts and tennis shoes
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age or older
Attaining a degree in Parks and Recreation, Education or a related field preferred
Prior work experience with children is essential
Ability to plan, organize and personally lead children in a variety of games, activities, sports, arts/crafts
Prior customer service experience, leadership and/or staff supervision experience
Ability to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with parents and children involved with the programs
Experience leading and implementing the risk management system
Must be available for a full summer at 40 hours per week
The perfect candidate must demonstrate character that is conducive to the City of Ballwin Parks and Recreation mission statement
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