Jr. Camp Counselor (Summer Camp Program)

This position assists the Camp Counselors to oversee and implement a variety of recreational, educational and physical activities related to the Village’s Summer Camp Program, including field trips; ensures the safety of all camp participants, facilities and equipment.
 
This position is supervised by the Site Supervisor or designee. The position is responsible for supervising camp participants.

NOTE: This is a seasonal position within the Village's Summer Camp Program. This program runs from June 10, 2024 to July 26, 2024. A 4-Hour paid training session is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024. This training is MANDATORY.

• Assists the Camp Counselors in the supervision of children enrolled in the Summer Camp program; inclusive of lunch and snack periods.
• Conducts and participates various camp activities, including recreational, social, educational, sporting and physical activities, field trips and special events for children between the ages of 5 and 12.
• Encourages participation in camp activities and provides assistance to the children when necessary.
• Ensures the discipline and safety of the campers, inside and outside the classrooms, and during off-site field trips.
• Models good-sportsmanship, enthusiasm, non-competitive participation and team support.
• Aids in the supervision of campers during drop-offs and pick-ups in accordance with the assigned group schedule, ensuring strict adherence to established policies.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the classroom areas at all times; reports unsafe conditions.
• Enforces safety procedures and all other camp rules and regulations.
• Administers basic first aid when needed.
• Reports any and all accidents, injuries and/or incidents to the Site Supervisor and documents occurrences according to camp procedures.
• Performs other related work as required and assigned by the Site Supervisor

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid; must be secured prior to the start of the Camp Program.
• Prior experience as a volunteer or employee in a recreational camp program required; volunteers must have completed at least one month of consecutive volunteering work in a camp setting.  Additional specialized training such as camp instructor, teacher or a related field is desirable. 
• Must be fluent in the English language; Spanish is a plus.
• Must pass a national criminal background screening in accordance with Ordinance No. 08-10 and a drug test.

Other Required Competencies

• Knowledge of basic classroom and play safety rules of safety and ability to enforce them.
• Ability to instruct children of various ages and motivate them to actively participate in a variety of recreational, educational and social activities.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and adults in a courteous, enthusiastic and respectful manner.
• Ability to visually detect potential safety hazards or concerns.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Must be able to work indoors as well as outdoors in all climate conditions with full exposure to the elements.
• May be exposed to chemicals, solvents, dust, grease/oil, fumes, vibration and noise.
• Requires physical strength and agility to perform assigned tasks, which include, but are not limited to, bending, twisting, walking, climbing, reaching, jumping, pushing, lifting and carrying
• Specific vision abilities include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 
• Must be able to hear clearly even in a noisy environment.
• Requires the ability to swim in salt and/or chlorinated water
• Ability to work a varying work schedule and participate in camp field trips as assigned.

Salary : $15