SEASONAL - Day Camp Counselor

City of Oak ParkOak Park, MI
6d$15

About The Position

Responsible for providing leadership and ensuring a safe and instructive environment for the City of Oak Park's state licensed summer day camp program.

Requirements

  • Ability to play, organize and coordinate a variety of camp activities including games, arts & crafts, special events, tournaments, songs and field trips.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the community and parents.
  • Must be physically able to perform duties as assigned
  • Initiative and resourcefulness in problem solving
  • Aquatic experience preferred.
  • Previous experience in camp or child care setting preferred.
  • Possess First Aid/ CPR Certification (Certification available thru the City of Oak Park)
  • Must have initiative, enthusiasm, and a passion for working with children.
  • Be available for all dates of assignment.
  • Willingness to wear a bathing suit and be comfortable in chest-deep water.
  • Available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe and healthy environment for a diverse group of program participants.
  • Works directly with Camp Director.
  • Organizes and directs daily activities with campers.
  • Arrange special events, crafts, tournaments and onsite programs.
  • Handle emergency situations in a calm and efficient manner.
  • Report any situations immediately to the Camp Director.
  • Attend mandatory weekly staff meetings.
  • Attend mandatory pre-camp staff training.
  • Participate in special events and professional development activities.
  • Create and maintain a clean, safe, healthy, educational and fun camp environment.
  • Be actively involved in quality interactions with children throughout the day providing particular attention to the physical and emotional security of each child.
  • Ability to provide a caring environment and serve as an effective role model to children, co-workers and parents.
  • Maintain an inventory of athletic and program supplies.
  • May be asked to perform other duties related to the day-to-day operation of the department.
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