Summer Seasonal Head Counselor

POSITION TITLE: Head Counselor- Seasonal
DIVISION: Extended School Enrichment/Summer Camp Series
REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt; Part-Time; Starting at $17.00

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of this position is to work in a leadership capacity at a site-specific level. This position will engage with children ages 5-15, to work as part of a team whose purpose is to create and facilitate enrichment activities competently and enthusiastically. The Head Counselor will lead staff in providing a safe, enriching, and character-driven environment for participants enrolled in the Extended School Enrichment/Summer Camp Series program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Lead site-specific Extended School Enrichment/Summer Camp Series part-time staff.

• Plan, create, organize, and facilitate a variety of daily enrichment activities that align with the activity plan.
• With team, supervise up to 100 children, from ages 5-15, throughout all aspects of the daily program.
• Follow program structure, including implementation of individual success plans, to decrease disruptive participant behaviors and increase positivity and safety.
• Consistently model and guide participants in character development through actions, activities, and dialogue.
• Implement and model respect for all spaces and materials used, ensuring they are well maintained and left as found, including buses and field trips.
• Communicate with parents/guardians or visitors; provide information and assistance and initiate the problem resolution.
• Assist with discipline cases involving program participants, reports case to supervisor as appropriate.
• Disseminate information about programs, special events, program fees and department policies and procedures to the public in a polite and effective manner.
• Responsible for input of participant data and payments for program daily.
• Monitor inventory levels of program supplies, initiate orders for new or replacement materials.
• Keep files up to date and organized.
• Attend and participate in professional development meetings and trainings.
• Use excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, parents/guardians and all members of the public.
• Enforce applicable rules and regulations with program participants.
• Ensure adherence to established safety procedures; monitor work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Provide CPR/AED/first aid, as needed.
• Use Verbal Intervention, Stewards of Children and QPR skills, as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Experience and/or education in youth instruction is preferred.
• Ability to utilize ActiveNet, EZChildTrack, or current software, for essential program functions.
• Basic typing, Internet, Word, and Excel skills.
• Reliable and organized, on time and accurate with paperwork and daily schedules.
• Capable of creatively problem-solving under pressure, both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to utilize a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in planning, organizing, and implementing programs, events, and activities.
• Enthusiastic and flexible about both learning and teaching new skills.
• Able to act consistently as a role model and guide for behavior and character development.
• Interact and communicate in a positive, professional manner with team, participants, and public.
• Ability to manage participant behavior confidently and effectively in a positive, respectful manner.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions during periods of high volume and under pressure from the public.
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to positively adhere to and enforce Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation policy and procedures; implement emergency plans.
• Ability to work within moderate to loud environments associated with childcare.
• Ability to work in the outdoor environment, with exposure to weather, cold, heat, wind.
• Ability to provide first aid, CPR/AED, and other skills, in a calm, professional manner.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and that might involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to review and evaluate data.
• Good knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies required for programs.
• Knowledge of leadership methods and techniques; ability to organize and lead part-time staff and contractual employees.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently without routine supervision.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and interpretation regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire First Aid and CPR/AED, Stewards of Children, QPR and Verbal Intervention certification and maintain certification.

(ESE/SCS will provide training opportunities for all required trainings & certifications)

Must Complete Prior to Starting with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

• Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state and local searches.
• Must clear the National Sex Offender Public website.

The Carmel Clay Board of Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Board will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.