Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Responsible for assisting with the supervision and coordination of structured activities for day camp including sports, arts and crafts, nature/outdoor, and other general activities for school-age children.

Essential Functions:

• Assists camp supervisor with planning, organizing, and implementing various recreational activities for children and teens
• Leads, supervises, and conducts classes, activities, and special events
• Must be able to properly supervise children and respond immediately in case of emergency, including administering first aid as necessary
• Follow appropriate training and lead small group activities in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning and recreational experiences
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for children
• Assist in the enforcement of program rules
• Maintain discipline and enforce proper safety precautions
• Administer medication and maintain medical records and logs
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities
• Must be able to safely drive a 15-passenger van and transport children to various locations daily
• Ensure all equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate, and in good condition
• Assists camp supervisor in maintaining attendance, discipline, and injury records as needed
• Enforce all site and State regulations
• May be required to lift heavy items
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• Must be 18 years or older

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of a variety of recreational day camp and the ability to convey that knowledge into an organized recreational activity
• Knowledge of childhood development
• Basic skills in performing and instructing such activities as arts and crafts, sports, games, and creative dramatics, etc.
• Ability to maintain discipline
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, guardians, children, supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to motivate children
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather
• Ability to exhibit strong decision-making skills in emergency situations
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers

Preferences:

• Preference will be given to individuals able to work Spring Break Camp March 13-17, 2023
• Completion of one year of college (prefer coursework emphasizing education, childhood development, or recreation studies)
• Three months of full-time experience or six months part-time experience planning, coordinating, and implementing recreation programs for school-age groups
• Previous experience working in a camp setting

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, social security verification and criminal history background check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be available for various training during the time period of May 15 - May 29, 2023
• Must be able to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid certification by May 26, 2023
• Must be able to obtain City of Denton Van Driving Certificate by May 26, 2023
• Must be able to work May 29 - August 11, 2023, Monday - Friday with shift varying within the 7am to 6pm hours
• Must work citywide special event (July 1st)

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of driving a 15-passenger van.Requires lifting and use of chairs, tables, coolers and inflatables and other equipment as needed.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in the outdoors under extreme heat and cold conditions.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denton, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person