Summer Play Program - Counselor

CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS•Dearborn Heights, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Dearborn Heights is seeking energetic and reliable individuals to join their team as Summer Play Program Counselors. In this role, you will help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for youth by leading activities, supporting daily programming, and encouraging positive participation. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and being active in a team-oriented, outdoor setting.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Have earned a High School diploma or equivalent and other advanced course work or related field
Must also have a general knowledge of first aid
Experience with working with children
Must have knowledge of planning and organizing activities
A knowledge of sports, games, arts and crafts, music, drama and nature activities
Must be a self-motivator and able to direct activities
Must have own transportation
Must have the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form
Must be able to read at a level to understand procedures and methods related to the job, as well as communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must have math ability that includes shop math
Must be able to complete light work that includes exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work
Must be able to perform work duties involving reaching, handling, tactile tasks, and repetitive movements
Must have hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and receive detailed information through oral communication and/or make fine distinctions in sound
Must have visual acuity for determining accuracy, thoroughness of work and observation of general surroundings and activities
Must be able to adapt to changing situations, work well with others and participate in a team-oriented environment
Must be able to be customer oriented and maintain excellent customer service

Responsibilities

Helps plan, organize and direct activities each day while monitoring participants in the program
Sets up needed equipment daily, maintain storage/inventory of program equipment and participates in each activity to set positive example for participants
Keeps records, enforces playground rules and regulations and observes/reports playground area issues that could harm participants
Assists in leading special events and special recreation activities