Special Recreation Day Camp Counselor

Description

JOB SUMMARY: 

Summer Camp Counselors ensure the physical, mental and emotional safety of campers. They will also facilitate daily camp activities with groups and individuals, implement weekly programming, and facilitate community building within the camper group, as well as within the greater camp community.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the planning, implementation and facilitation of all camp activities as needed.
• Responsible for participating in and leading camper activities. 
• Assists in the coordination of all camp activities.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in all situations. 
• Promotes the Zion Park District in a positive manner to the public and co-workers.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains effective relationships with other staff and works as a member of the staff team.
• Assists in the opening and closing of program sites/rooms in accordance with established procedures.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to interact with staff, parents, and children.
• Knowledge of indoor and outdoor games and ability.
• Ability to think “on your feet” and assess situations. 
• Awareness of developmental needs and characteristics of children age 7 – 21. 

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body. 

ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Continuous outdoor activity and exposure to weather.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age: 16 years old; 17 + preferred.
• Documented experience working with school – aged children.
• Experience and demonstrated sensitivity in working with people of various ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience in a camp setting.
• Adherence to all Personnel Polices & Procedures for Summer Camp Staff.
• Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills.
• Exhibits mature and responsible behavior at all times.
• Ability to work with and teach children ages 7 to 21.

EXPECTATIONS

• It is expected that while meeting the above expectations, the following behaviors will be practiced:
• All interactions with co-workers will be positive and they will be treated with respect.
• Your actions and behaviors will support the decisions and direction of management.
• Feedback and constructive criticism will be given in a positive manner with possible solutions to the problem.
• Help to create a positive and productive work environment in all interactions. 

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Zion Park District.