Head Camp Counselor - Parks & Recreation

Head Camp Counselor - Parks & Recreation

• Type:
  Limited Term
• Salary/Pay Rate: $17.00 hourly
• Posted Date: 03/21/2025 11:48 AM

The purpose of this position is to serve as the day-to-day camp manager of the City’s Parks and Recreation camp program, located at The View Community Center. Head Camp Counselors play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for children while leading activities, ensuring their well‑being, and promoting positive social interactions.

Available shifts include Monday through Friday:
Camp hours are 7:00am – 5:30pm.

First Aid/CPR will be required prior to first day of camp.

• Attend initial training and in‑service training as needed
• Assist with opening and closing duties
• Assist Camp Counselors in leading camp activities, arts and crafts, games, and supervising children 5‑12 years old in camp, both indoors and outdoors
• Able to abide by and implement the check‑in and check‑out process of campers, manage counselors, create a weekly activity calendar, communicate with parents, children, and Recreation coordinator, assist in creating counselor schedules, and more
• Responsible for supervising children while swimming in both indoor and outdoor pools, covering counselor break times, and supervising/leading during field trips
• Implement rules and regulations for campers and counselors, and work under the supervision of the Recreation coordinator
• Responsible for overseeing camp programs and activities
• Responsible for emergency decisions, calling 911, and decisions concerning inclement weather that warrant emergency shelter
• Responsible for administering camp discipline policy
• Meet with staff on a weekly basis to coordinate lesson plans for the following week
• Responsible for inventory, maintenance, and supervision of all camp equipment and supplies
• Responsible for directing daily cleanup of camp

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with adults and children from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• Must be able to work in changing indoor and outdoor climates
• Must be able to sustain a positive attitude and partner with other counselors to provide a positive experience for children and provide feedback for parents
• Must be able to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations or information with tact, discretion, and significant awareness of confidentiality
• Must be able to work independently and reliably complete tasks in a timely manner
• Willingness to obtain and comply with suspected child abuse reporting
• First Aid/CPR will be required prior to first day of camp
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must successfully pass background and reference checks

$17.00 per hour

Send cover letter and resume to one of the following (please note position title applying for):

• Mail to Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030

Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application or The View Community Center 13500 Byars Road