Summer Camp Counselor - Arlington Park

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**** Department:
** Parks and Recreation
** Employee Type:
** Temporary (Fixed Term)
** Time Type:
** Part time
** Salary Range:**$15 Hourly
** Job Posting Period:
** January 23, 2026 - Until Filled
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* Job Description:

**** Overview
* * Summer Camp Counselors oversee campers and lead all camp-related activities within the Summer Camp which is a ten-week day-camp for children between the ages of 6 and 12.
** Essential Functions
*** Make the camp a fun place to be, helping to devise and plan games and activities.
* Supervise cleaning and meals.
* Help provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for campers
* Help campers resolve conflicts.
* Develop and lead activities and games.
* Participate in informal and formal activities with campers.
* Attend all required meetings and trainings and adhere to employment rules of the City.
* Act as a positive role model for campers.
* Maintain accurate records of camper incidents, illness and injury.
* Communicate with Lead Counselors and suggest conflict resolution strategies.
* Attend field trips and special activities with campers, provide camper supervision and ensure their safety.
* Communicate any problems or concerns to the appropriate counselor or activity leader.
* Keep group check-in/out area clean and in a neat, orderly fashion at all times.
* Perform other duties as assigned by a Lead Counselor.
* The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Must be able to pass a background investigation including fingerprinting
* Must be at least 16 years old at time of application.
* Must be full-time student or possess high school diploma or equivalent.
* Ability to successfully complete CPR and First Aid Certification training.
* At least one year of experience supervising children in a summer camp, educational, recreational or day care environment is preferred.
** Job Based Competencies
*** Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and games for youth.
* Must be able to assist in the development of daily and weekly camp activity schedules and then follow the schedule once it is developed; flexibility to make adjustments as needed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the campers.
* Ability to project enthusiasm towards camp participants, keeping children engaged and encouraging them to take part in all games and activities.
* Must be safety conscious and able to remain alert for extended periods of time.
* Comfortable dealing with children daily.
* Must have a friendly customer service attitude.
* Willingness to be outside all day.
* Creative thinking.
* Willingness to follow the directions of the Supervisor, Recreation Facilities and Lead Counselors.
* Ability to respond courteously, tactfully and effectively to the participants in the program, to parents and to all City staff
** Responsibility
* * Under the direction of and responsible to the Parks and Recreation Department Facility Manager or designee. This is not a supervisory position.
** Physical Requirements
** This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activity with no effective protection from weather changes. Safety precautions will be taken when handling cleaning chemicals and other hazardous materials.

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