Before/After School Camp Counselor - Chinn
About The Position
The Department of Parks and Recreation offers a Before & After School program serving schools in Prince William County. The program offers care including enrichment activities, indoor & outdoor play, reading, dance, swimming, homework sessions, snack, library time and more! Our programs serve a broad base of families. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our camp team. Before/After Care Counselors’ responsibilities include: Supervising children’s safety in groups prior to school (6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) and after school (2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.). Ability to provide a high level of customer service, work independently and have good communications skills. Collect paperwork on an as-needed basis. Communicate program information. Problem solve when needed.
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- High School Diploma/GED
- Have experience working with children in structured settings/programs and demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and caring for the program and its participants.
- Work in various environments (indoor and outdoor settings)
- 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience (State mandates require a high school diploma or G.E.D for specific licensed program positions).
- Must be at least 16 or 18 years old depending on position
- Lifeguard, First Aid and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification may be required depending on position
- May require Federal or State background check.
- climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service, work independently and have good communications skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervising children’s safety in groups prior to school (6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) and after school (2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.).
- Collect paperwork on an as-needed basis.
- Communicate program information.
- Problem solve when needed.
- Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
- Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons.
- Sets up equipment or materials needed for an activity and cleans up after program.
- Maintains and prepares equipment and facility for ongoing programs; prepares lesson plans and maintains related records.
- Enforces program rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
- Maintains required logs and prepares related reports.
- Accountable for implementing cash control procedures, monitoring and controlling daily financial transactions and inventory.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
