Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor Description Under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Department, this position helps direct the activities of children who are enrolled in the O'Fallon Summer Camp Program, primarily Camp Cavins (6-12yr olds) and Mini-Camps (6-13yr olds), & potentially Camp Choo Choo (3-5yr olds).
This involves significant interaction with children and helping to maintain a safe, high quality summer camp program through recreational, educational and enrichment activities.
Essential Duties Encourage children to participate in group activities.
Assist campers with locating to various places for activities, mealtimes, participating in events or projects, cleaning up from projects, etc.
Daily set-up and cleaning of activity area and recreational equipment as needed.
Help to maintain a quality summer recreation program for the individual participant and for the unit, keeping in mind the needs of each individual child.
Enforcing the safety rules in the camp and knowing where the campers are at all times.
Lead campers in fire drills and emergency procedures as required Promote a positive environment and under the guidance of a supervisor, handle discipline issues as they arise.
Department assistance as needed.
Requires Ability to act as a role model for young children.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to understand and follow oral &/or written instructions.
Ability to express maturity in thought, work habits and responsibility.
Ability to establish and maintain effective & courteous working relationships with youth, their parents, other park staff, community organization partners and the general public.
16 years of age and older.
Previous experience in working with youth is a plus Physical Requirements Ability to work outdoors for long period of time, to include the summer months.
Ability to stand or sit for an extended period of time.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and twist both ways.
Ability to run or jog at a moments notice.
Supplemental Information Must pass background check; Outdoor work is required (summer months) Questions about the work can be directed to Patrick Christensen (pchristensen@ofallon.
org) Benefits Vacation Sick Time Pay Scale is $14 - $18 Pay Rate is $14.
00