Counselor in Training (CIT)

Counselor in Training (CIT) 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, including Camp Choo Choo.
This involves significant interaction with children and helping to maintain a safe, high quality summer camp program through recreational, educational and enrichment activities.
This is a volunteer position.
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.
Promote a positive environment and know where the campers, in your group, are at all times.
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, other park staff, community organization partners and the public.
Position is for those workers who are not quite 16 but wish to get summer camp counselor experience.
Ability to set and maintain a consistent schedule each week.
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.
Ability to lift up to 25lbs Supplemental Information Outdoor work is required (summer months) Questions about the work can be directed to Patrick Christensen (pchristensen@ofallon.
org) Pay Scale/Wage - $0 This is a volunteer position.