Summer Day Camp Counselor (Fernley)
About The Position
As a Summer Day Camp Counselor at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows (BGCTM), you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children while enjoying a fun and fulfilling summer job. You'll work with kids on a variety of activities, including art projects, sports, fitness, field trips, and more - helping them to develop new skills, build confidence, and make new friends. As a counselor, you'll be responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment for children, planning and leading activities, and serving as a positive role model and mentor. You'll also have the chance to take the kids on exciting field trips, exploring the community, and introducing them to new experiences. This role is part-time, and the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows aims for consistent schedules for their staff to promote a life-work balance. Shifts are: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is committed to practicing GREAT values: Generous, Respectful, Encouraging, Accountability, and Trustworthy, to create places where every kid feels safe and connected—a place to belong and a place to become—and a fun, positive work environment where you can be sure you’re making a difference.
Requirements
- Minimum of 17 years or older
- Provide 3 references (professional references if you have work experience, otherwise non-family members over 18 who can speak to your character and professionalism)
- Complete a drug screen for any illegal substances
- Complete a background check
- Complete fingerprinting
Nice To Haves
- Fun, energetic, and excited individual
- Pursuing a career in education and childcare, such as HDFS, CDA, Education, Counseling, etc.
- Passion for building a better community
- Experience working with, teaching, nurturing, and/or mentoring children
- Ability to communicate and cooperate with children, other staff, and parents
Responsibilities
- Creating a safe and engaging environment for children
- Planning and leading activities
- Serving as a positive role model and mentor
- Taking kids on exciting field trips
- Exploring the community
- Introducing kids to new experiences
Benefits
- Part-time employees are enrolled in Nivati - a free mental health and wellbeing program
- Annual tuition reimbursement
- Part-time employees are eligible for PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
