Summer Series Camp Counselor

Barrington Park District•Barrington, IL

18d•$16 - $17

About The Position

The Summer Series Camp Counselor is a part time seasonal position that may require additional hours per week. Camp Counselor should display a desire to work with children through positive interaction and role modeling.

Requirements

High School Diploma is preferred
17 years of age or older
Minimum 1 year experience working/coaching children and/or teens depending on camp
Ability to lead in any given camp situation
Must possess current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification within first 6 weeks of hire
Must be able to swim
Employee should be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees
Possess the ability to work well with the general public, parents, peers and park district employees
Employee must work effectively under deadlines in a variety of environments and elements.
Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
Employee must be able to function in a sometimes fast and ambiguous environment.
Regularly required to talk, hear or read
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; and over 30 pounds with assistance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Responsibilities

Acts as a positive role model while teaching and encouraging healthy leisure lifestyle.
Interacts positively and professionally with campers.
Leads and helps plan daily activities.
Maintains and implements safety standards and procedures at all times to ensure a well-rounded program in a safe, positive environment.
Will attend all scheduled trainings and meetings as deemed necessary by the Recreation Supervisor.
Will enforce all Summer Camp policies and procedures.
Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices
Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
Attend professional educational and safety trainings
Assist with emergency procedures and building evaluation
Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor
Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor
Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forwards them to supervisor
Must be able to respond to and handle children's behaviors in a positive appropriate manner
Employee must have the ability to follow directions
Employee must have good verbal and written communications skills
Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform the job
Employee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidential information and problem solving
Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position