TEMP - Camp Counselor

Summary

Responsible for instructing, planning, and implementing a full program of structured recreational activities appropriate for the age group that is assigned (6-12 years old or 12-18 years old).

Pay: $13.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise, organize, develop, instruct, and inspire activities which meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of children.

• Enforce and maintain City and Departmental policies as needed.

• Promote and maintain good public relations and customer service.

• Able to exercise extreme safety precautions at all times.

• Work flexible days and hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma by the end of the current school year.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/ Experience:

• Six months to one year of experience in customer service.

• Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities

• Knowledge of methods of supervising recreational activities

• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR procedures

• Ability to communicate and organize recreational classes and activities

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with staff and the public.

• Ability to explain rules and procedures

• Ability to maintain discipline

• Ability to prepare and maintain reports as needed

• Ability to establish and maintain good public relations

• Skill to issue supplies; operate office equipment, telephones, and photocopier

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid State of Texas Class C driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Bending, stooping, lifting, moving, and carrying daily, up to but not to exceed one hundred pounds. The position will work both outdoors in various weather conditions and indoors in a climate-controlled facility.