TEMP - Camp Counselor

Summary

Summary — Responsible for instructing, planning, and implementing a full program of structured recreational activities appropriate for the age group that is assigned (6-12 years old or 12-18 years old).

Pay: $13.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities — include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise, organize, develop, instruct, and inspire activities which meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of children.

• Enforce and maintain City and Departmental policies as needed.

• Promote and maintain good public relations and customer service.

• Able to exercise extreme safety precautions at all times.

• Work flexible days and hours.

• High School diploma by the end of the current school year.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/

Experience:

• Six months to one year of experience in customer service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities

• Knowledge of methods of supervising recreational activities

• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR procedures

• Ability to communicate and organize recreational classes and activities

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with staff and the public.

• Ability to explain rules and procedures

• Ability to maintain discipline

• Ability to prepare and maintain reports as needed

• Ability to establish and maintain good public relations

• Skill to issue supplies; operate office equipment, telephones, and photocopier

• Valid State of Texas Class C driver's license

Bending, stooping, lifting, moving, and carrying daily, up to but not to exceed one hundred pounds. The position will work both outdoors in various weather conditions and indoors in a climate-controlled facility.