Athletics Camp Counselor - Seasonal Summer
About The Position
GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for the organization, implementation, and supervision of daily camp activities. REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must be at least 16 years old with at least one (1) year of experience in athletic youth related leadership field preferred. Must be organized, and have good problem-solving skills, dependable, and flexible. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Supervise program participants. Prepare and actively participate in camp activities. Assist with the daily attendance records. Assure safety of camp participants at all times. Respond to concerns and complaints in a timely manner. Enforce camp rules and regulations. Guide campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities. Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer. Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines. Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis. Organize, live, demonstrate, and implement the Character Counts program for coaches and parents. Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must have and maintain: CPR/AED certified or obtained within one (1) year of employment.
- Be a Mandated Reporter for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
- Must be able to: frequently move about the camp area for long periods of time with occasional stationary periods, and position ones self to assist or participate with campers, move across uneven ground and ascend/descend stairs/ladder, and move items such as various sports equipment, etc. weighing up to 25 lbs. and overhead and shoulders weighing up to 10 lbs.
- Must be able to: occasionally be exposed to all weather conditions, biting/stinging bugs and insects, dirt, and poisonous plants.
Nice To Haves
- at least one (1) year of experience in athletic youth related leadership field preferred.
- Must be organized, and have good problem-solving skills, dependable, and flexible.
Responsibilities
- Supervise program participants.
- Prepare and actively participate in camp activities.
- Assist with the daily attendance records.
- Assure safety of camp participants at all times.
- Respond to concerns and complaints in a timely manner.
- Enforce camp rules and regulations.
- Guide campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
- Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
- Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.
- Organize, live, demonstrate, and implement the Character Counts program for coaches and parents.
- Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
