Junior Camp Counselor

Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area•Toledo, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Attention High School Students! Join Metroparks Toledo as a Seasonal Junior Camp Counselor. In this role, you bring the Connections Camp experience to life for youth ages 5 – 14. You’ll help campers experience the outdoors (maybe for the first time) and create an environment where parks are common ground for everyone. Day in the Life? You’ll welcome campers, lead daily activities, and help campers have a great time at camp. You’ll have Camp Counselors around when you need help. Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Metroparks Relieve your summer camp experience. Get experience working at a park. Competitive pay, health care, and retirement benefits. Read more here. Grow your career by advancing to an Environmental Education Programmer. You’ll love this job if You want to spend your summer outside helping others. You like making sure everyone is having fun and being included. You want to be a camper’s buddy or hero.

Requirements

This role is meant for a current high school student.
Must be 16-18 years of age.
Current High School student.
No prior work experience required.
Must obtain the following certifications within 30 days of employment and fulfill requalification and recertification requirements: CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Demonstrated appreciation for enhancing quality of life and conserving the region’s natural resources through clean, safe and natural parks and open spaces.
Some knowledge of summer camp programs.
Some knowledge of safety principles with outdoor skills equipment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate in an articulate, intelligent and friendly manner when serving the public.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Ability to assist with archery, canoeing, and fishing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with all stakeholders, including employees, volunteers and the general public.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with speed and accuracy under the pressure of deadlines.
Ability to comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in child care, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Year-Round Programming Staff by serving as a camp counselor for Connections Camp summer program for youth ages 5 to 14.
Assist with camp and outdoor skills activities including archery, canoeing, fishing (such as baiting and removing fish from hooks), nature walks, games, crafts and other engaging programs.
Guide individual camper participation.
Be a positive role model when leading campers and volunteers.
Assist with daily maintenance of facilities and teaching areas, equipment and supplies. Includes sweeping and mopping, restroom and litter clean up.
Provide basic care to education ambassador animals including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring physical and behavioral health
Take photos of daily camp activities, upload and organize photos.
Maintain a safe environment for campers and park visitors at all times.
Other Park District duties as assigned.