Summer Camp Counselor - New Bern, United States - City of New Bern, NC

Description

Salary: $ $12.00 Hourly

Location : New Bern, NC

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 00469

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Facilities

Opening Date: 02/29/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General Definition of Work

Are you enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy working with kids? Spend your summer working with The City of New Bern Parks and Recreation Department as a Summer Camp Counselor. We are currently recruiting Summer Camp Counselors for the below camp.

June 17, August 9, 2024

* Bear Bunch Day Camp (West New Bern & Pleasant Hill sites)

Must be able to work varied schedules from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Friday.

*Camp will not be in session on July 4, 2024.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Daily guidance of campers ages 6-12.
• Leads and participates in camp activities.
• Assists other counselors as needed.
• Supervises campers ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Teaches sport skills.
• Supervises campers at the aquatic facilities and on field trips.
• Assists in planning daily activities.
• Assists with completing Summer Food Program documentation and guidelines.
• Leads group games and art projects.
• Assists in maintaining attendance records and permission slips for each camper.
• Handles parental concerns and complaints when supervisor is not available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of recreation activities; knowledge of promoting good conduct and representing a positive role model for campers; skilled in working in a team environment; ability to maintain effective and courteous working relationship with campers, parents, employees, community organization partners and the public; ability to understand and abide by City of New Bern Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures; ability to lead, supervise and use good judgement; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Requirements

Must be 17 years old as of May 30, 2024. Previous experience in summer camp setting preferred. Previous experience interacting with children or teens (paid or volunteer), such as in a school, camp, daycare, or recreational setting preferred. Must possess Basic First Aid and CPR Certification prior to employment. For those selected for employment who do not have Basic First Aid/CPR certifications, the City of New Bern will conduct Basic First Aid and CPR Certification training prior to June 17, 2024.

Must possess appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina; CDL P preferred.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.

THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Seasonal Employees are not eligible for benefits.

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Do you currently possess a Class "A" or "B" CDL with or without a tanker endorsement?

02

If you possess a Commercial Driver's License from any state, are you registered in the USDOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse database (a federal requirement for CDL holders working in a safety sensitive position)?

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In any previous job, did you possess a Commercial Driver's License as part of your job requirements?

Required Question