Day Camp Counselor
The Day Camp Counselor is responsible for the overall day- to-day group programming, discipline, direct supervision and management of children in the Summer Camp Program. Must be able to relate to school age children (ages 6-12), and conduct age appropriate activities.
Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Acts as a role model to the children by exemplifying the City of Royal Oak’s Code of Conduct.
- Supervise a group of children between the ages of 6-12.
- Facilitate both formal and informal play activities.
- Plans, organizes, and implements a daily schedule of the activities, including crafts, sports, wellness, games, music, drama and field trips, etc.
- Assists with the set-up and breakdown of activities and cleaning of program areas.
- Maintains positive and appropriate relations with children, parents, staff, etc.
- Provides emergency response as per training when necessary.
- Provides exceptional customer service, be enthusiastic and create a safe and fun place for the community.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and enforce safety regulations.
- Provides emergency response when necessary.
KSA
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications -
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Must be able to support and cultivate a productive team environment
- Must be able to meet the physical demands and work environment conditions as outlined in the next section of this posting
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform essential program support to camp activities and programs which may include, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, working in narrow and/or confining spaces underground, overhead, and at ground level, twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs, and lying on stomach and/or back.
- Must have the ability to physically manage and support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks both indoors and outdoors in different climates.
Additional Information
Hours: 7 AM - 6 PM
Season: June - August
Pay Rate: $16/hour