Camp Counselor - Morning Care

Wheeling Park District • Wheeling, IL

4d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Morning Care Camp Counselor supervises campers and assists in morning care from 7:00am - 9:15am.

Requirements

• Attends high school or college, must be 16 years of age.
• Prior camp experience.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Follow Lesson Plans and implement a variety of recreational activities for assigned amp group
• Follow assigned duties.
• Coordinate with Camp Director prior to camp start as needed
• Understand principles, practices, and objectives of community recreation.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise children in recreational setting.
• Learn and implement necessary policies or procedures of camp.
• Maintain control of the group using positive discipline techniques.
• Communicate regularly with the camp leader regarding the camp operations and incidents.
• Notify Camp Leader of camp supply needs.
• Keeps first aid supplies with them at all times and notify camp leader of first aid supply needs.
• Complete all accident/incident forms correctly and notify Camp Leader.
• Stay with camp until all campers are released to parent or to after camp program.
• Accurately record attendance/dismissals.
• Cooperate with other staff in a positive manner.
• Attend daily staff meetings.
• Work as scheduled.
• Provide a safe, engaging, and fun environment for all children and staff.
• Coordinate assistance as needed from the Camp Leader and Camp Director.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED