- Organize and lead structured games and activities. Assist with creating and planning new games and activities.
- Supervise daily activities to ensure the safety and well-being of participants.
- Account for supplies including sports equipment, crafts, board games, etc.
- Supervise campers' daily activities.
- Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Ability to talk, hear, and see.
- Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers.
- Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs.
- Ability to engage with campers and parents.
- Capability to adapt and change activities based on the group's interest.
- Ability to effectively communicate rules, boundaries, guidelines, and scoring of various games and activities.
- Capability to engage in arts and crafts activities.
- Capacity to communicate with children grades 1-6 in a mature and respectful manner; speak clearly to large and small groups.
- Possesses an outgoing, energetic, and positive attitude.
- Knowledge of various recreational games and activities.
- Possesses good leadership, communication, and social skills.
- Communicate effectively with participants and parents.
- Give clear and concise instructions.
- Participation in large group extracurricular activities.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Enrolled in a secondary education program for Education, Park and Rec, or related field.
- 1-year supervising children.
- Must pass required State and Federal Background Checks
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Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionPlayground Counselor
Department: Recreation
Reports To: Youth Program Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Classification: Part-time, Seasonal; Non-Exempt
Job Level: 2
Driving Status: No
Work Environment: Outdoors, parks around the Township.
Summary
Provide a safe, fun, and memorable experience for township youth in our summer Playground program.
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Physical Requirements
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Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
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Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.