Teen Camp Lead Counselor

ST CHARLES PARK DISTRICT•Saint Charles, MO

10d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Deliver high quality recreation services for residents, visitors and the St. Charles community by adhering to the District’s safety and administrative policies and procedures. This position is well suited for someone with a friendly and positive personality who is productive and shows initiative, is an effective written and oral communicator, is reliable and safety-minded and works well with teens.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of positive leadership techniques, teen activities and games, developmental learning progressions, and appropriate discipline techniques.
A minimum of two years of completed undergraduate studies in Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Recreation, or related field.
Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Maintain DCFS Mandated Reporter certification or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Recreation, or related field is preferred.
A minimum of one year in a supervisory role and one year as a camp counselor or similar position preferred.

Responsibilities

Possess and exhibit the desire to work with teens and the ability to interact with teens in a positive manner.
Serve as a Park District representative, provide leadership and work effectively with the public, program participants, parents, and community groups and organizations.
Actively plan, organize, execute, and directly supervise the teen’s programs at any teen camp locations.
Provide positive, professional role modeling to staff and participants.
Assist counselors with the development and preparation of age-appropriate curriculum activities.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work cooperatively with outside organizations (trip locations, transportation company, etc.)
Work with parents, resolve problems and deal with individuals and situations in a respectful, positive, sensitive and mature manner.
Work in typically unstructured settings and situations using a positive and enthusiastic attitude, imagination, and innovative techniques combined with solid leadership qualities.
Follow department protocols and Park District policies.
Be timely and accurate with paperwork.
Apply appropriate positive discipline techniques with teens and provide training of the same to counselors.
Maintain safeguards over protected, privileged or confidential information, verbal and written, to prevent unauthorized disclosures.
Resolve problems with staff members in a respectful, positive, sensitive and mature manner.
Solicit, assess and implement participant, parent and staff ideas into program activities.
Ensure the safety of all campers and staff by following Park District Safety Guidelines.
Perform first aid and CPR and execute emergency procedures as necessary.
Attend weekend and evening trainings and/or orientations as required.
Perform other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Lift or move camp equipment and materials.
Purchase supplies and equipment as needed.