KEEP Camp Counselor - Lions Dr Barrington, Illinois, United States
3 days ago

Job description
DescriptionJOB TITLE: CAMP COUNSELOR K.E.E.P.
CLASSIFICATION: SEASONAL, NON-EXEMPT
SUPERVISOR: CAMP SITE COORDINATOR AND GROUP LEADER
HOURS: 8:15AM – 3:30PM
EMPLOYMENT GRADE: 5
PAY RANGE: STARTING AT $16.00
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Camp Counselor provides direct supervision, care, and engagement for participants at K.E.E.P. Day Camp. Participate and engage campers in and/or lead daily activities, sports, art, STEM, music, songs and games. Other duties as assigned by Camp Site Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises participants while protecting their physical, psychological and emotional health.
- Will attend all scheduled trainings and meetings as deemed necessary by the K.E.E.P. Office (Failure to attend training could result in loss of position).
- Be a positive role model. Inappropriate language, conversation and mature theme discussions should not take place at camp.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the employee handbook and consistently adheres to company policies and procedures.
- Maintains and implements safety standards and procedures at all times to ensure a well-rounded program in a safe, positive environment.
- Contributes ideas and suggestions for weekly Wacky Wednesday activities at Thursday staff meetings.
- Demonstrates awareness of and preparedness for daily activities.
- Learn the camp routine quickly and take initiative to ensure the schedule runs smoothly.
- Take initiative to make sure or assist in the set-up of day's activities.
- Will always display enthusiasm for all planned activities.
- Uses only positive, non-physical methods of guidance and discipline.
- Arrives to work at scheduled time and acknowledges the danger to both the program and the children if tardiness becomes habitual, and therefore realizes that said action could result in dismissal from current position.
- Will enforce all K.E.E.P. policies and procedures.
- Will not voice difference of opinion with other staff in front of the children or their parents/caregivers.
- Maintains order while Group Leader, Camp Coordinator, or fellow counselor are explaining or talking with the group.
- Assures that children are never to be allowed to roam at will at the camp site or on field trips.
- Any and all duties deemed necessary by the K.E.E.P. office.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma is preferred
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the Park District.
- Must possess current Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Certification (Park District will train)
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