DAYCAMP COUNSELOR

CITY OF MANCHESTER • Manchester, TN

59d • Onsite

About The Position

Implements Summer Day Camp curriculum under the direction of the Activities Coordinator. Implements the Summer Day Camp program and follows all policy developed for the operation of the camp. They are directly responsible for the safety and daily activities performed at summer day camp.

Requirements

• Must be age 16 and older.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both children and adults and articulate clearly the goals of the program and staff.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have a valid Drivers License and be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to those who have graduated from high school.

Responsibilities

• Daily Supervision of children ranging in ages of 5-12 in an outdoor day camp environment.
• Communicates the rules concerning safety, conduct, and respecting the rights of others that the campers must follow.
• Assists the Day Camp Director in developing a structured camping program which incorporates indoor and outdoor age appropriate activities designed to increase the physical fitness, and education of campers.
• Create and enjoyable experience for campers.
• Cleaning of day camp areas, care of supplies, and day camp discipline for counselors and campers.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a first aid kit and reporting accidents promptly and handling the care for them until further help is available.

What This Job Offers

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