Summer Camp Counselor

Job Description:

Summer Camp Counselor

Description

Job Summary
Performs a variety of duties for the City of Bryan Parks & Recreation Department related to the activities and operations of the City’s Summer Day Camp Program. Works with other camp counselors to oversee youth participants’ safety and participation in activities such as games, field trips, sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and other indoor and outdoor activities.
Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Recreation Coordinator and/or Camp Coordinator in planning and implementing recreation programs for youth.
• Leads, directs, and supervises youth (at an assigned location and age group) in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Encourages participation and proper conduct of all program participants.
• Assists in ensuring the safety of all program participants, staff, and the public.
• Reports any safety or disciplinary concerns to management.
• Acts as a role model to program participants and other staff by demonstrating high standards of personal conduct.
• Problem-solves through situations and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Maintains positive public relations with those encountered through the program.
• Provides information and explanations of the processes and procedures of day camp to the program participants and their parents/guardians.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of grounds and facilities after completion of activities.
• Responds quickly to all emergency situations; administers any emergency first aid as needed.
• Continually practices safe work habits and contributes to the safety of self, co-workers, and program participants.
• Reports for duty at the times specified and ensures a high standard of personal presentation and appearance is maintained per policy.
• Attends mandatory training, orientations, and other staff meetings as scheduled.
• Adheres to the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the City of Bryan and the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma/ GED .
• Experience working with youth in a recreational or camp setting and/or experience assisting with recreation activities geared toward youth is preferred.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements
Required:

• Current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR / AED (Course C) certifications or the ability to obtain the certifications within the time frame set by the department. (Certification course will be provided free of charge, if selected for hire.)

Preferred:

• American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification.

Salary:

$10.00/hour