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    summer camp counselor - Addison, United States - Addison Park District

    Addison Park District
    Addison Park District Addison, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor - Sports

    Department: Recreation

    Reports to: Athletics Manager

    Job Class: Seasonal, Non-exempt

    Hours:

    • Pre-Season: Roughly 20 hours of pre-camp training in late May
    • June-August: up to 40 hours a week M-F; Daily hourly schedules vary (between 7am-6:30pm) based on program and staffing needs.

    Compensation: $15-$16/hour, depending on qualifications


    Position Summary:

    Join us this summer as a Summer Sports Camp Counselor. You'll have the opportunity to teach campers ages 7-13 skills for a variety of sports and activities. As a counselor, you'll help to create an encouraging atmosphere for campers that supports teamwork, learning, and building friendships. The sports camp counselor will perform a variety of tasks in a summer camp setting including recreational activities, crafts, sports, games, and hobbies.


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Attend and participate in all training before the start of camp.
    • Assist in monitoring and maintaining the safety of all campers on weekly field trips and pool visits.
    • Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and camper progress.
    • Understand and communicate in enforcing camp and Park District rules or policies.
    • Promotes and encourages participation in the program.
    • Assists with emergency procedures and building evacuation.
    • Supervises children at all times.
    • Attends all field trips.
    • Play an active role in keeping campers excited, safe, and engaged.
    • Initiate spontaneous activities to accommodate agenda conflicts/changes.
    • Assist in addressing camper behavior.
    • Assist in providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately.
    • Assist in keeping program supplies, equipment, and facility space clean and organized.
    • Assist with identifying and observing equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments and report to the Athletic Manager
    • Assist with the completion of all paperwork as required, including incident and behavior reports.
    • Attend all staff meetings and training programs as required.
    • Wear a Park District staff shirt and identification during all work hours.
    • Performs other duties and functions as directed.

    Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, and Safety Manual.
    • Cleans up all areas once the program is completed.
    • Report any problems or concerns to the Recreation Supervisor.
    • Promotes a positive and friendly work environment.
    • Serves on various district committees.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Age 17 and older.
    • Prior experience working with and developing programs/activities with children, ages K - 8th Grade preferred, not required.
    • Ability to obtain CPR/AED/First Aide certification upon hire. The Park District provides this training.
    • A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required for those over 21, assigned to drive the bus.
    • Must successfully pass state Driver's Abstract Review (drivers only) and Criminal background screening (all).

    Competencies:

    • Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies about governmental, public, and private groups or agencies, and to the general public.
    • Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups, and other units of local government.
    • Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relations with internal and external customers.
    • Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions efficiently and effectively.
    • Proficiency to read and write in English and organize effectively.
    • Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise judgment in all aspects of responsibility.
    • Capacity to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.

    Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

    • The work area is primarily outdoors, we will only be indoors for inclement weather or extreme heat. Indoors will be in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting and outdoors at all park district locations.
    • Will be exposed to occasional inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, rain, and wind.
    • Exposure to noise distractions from employees, patrons, or equipment operation.
    • Lifting up to 25 pounds, occasional climbing, sitting stooping, kneeling, reaching. Frequent walking, standing, or driving.
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