Camp Counselor - Englewood

General Summary & Essential Responsibilities

This is a seasonal recreational position and is responsible for the safety and well being of a group of children participating in programs at a recreation facility or County recreation program. Work involves leadership and instruction responsibilities to children.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs, monitors and leads children in games, crafts, sports, and other recreational activities.

• Organizes and conducts contests, tournaments, displays, and other group activities.

• Maintains the safety of assigned group of children at field trip locations and during transportation to and from field trip locations.

• Investigates and reports accidents as required by regulations.

• Performs cleaning and light maintenance of assigned group area.

• Responsible for the safety and security of children at a facility; maintains safe conditions at a facility.

• Prepares periodic and special reports.

Min. Education, Licenses and Certifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Sixteen (16) years of age

• Ability to read and write English

• Up to six (6) months of relevant experience

• Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience

Licenses and/or Certificates: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of recreational activities, including games, sports, and other related activities.

• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation.

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and enforcing department codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.

• Ability to display a positive attitude and enthusiasm.

• Ability to work effectively with children and to resolve disputes with firmness and impartiality.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Ability to move and set up equipment.

• Ability to perform physical activities that require stamina for long periods of time.

• Ability to work outdoors in seasonal temperatures.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions: Work is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or irate customers, extreme noises, odors,heights, and/or dust.

Risk/Safety Conditions: The position requires some exposure to risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable diseases, etc.)

Physical Activities: Standing, walking,sitting,speaking, hearing, reading, bending,stooping ,pushing, pulling, lifting, digging ,reaching, climbing, and driving.