Summer Camp Counselor

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HOURS: Approximately 38 to 42 hours per week

RESPONSIBLE TO: Recreation Supervisor and Summer Escape Camp Directors

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a responsible leader and role model at all times.
• Organize and conduct children’s activities throughout the day.
• Keep the policies of the department and the safety of the participants in mind while conducting these activities.
• Report incidents and accidents to Camp Director immediately and fill out required paperwork.
• Perform minor first aid when necessary and write what you did in the first aid log.
• Keep the parents informed of their child’s wellbeing at camp.
• Document all disciplinary actions on paper.
• Keep the camp rooms clean at all times.
• Be at work and ready to start when you are scheduled to work.
• Wear camp shirt every day and maintain proper dress code.
• Must participate in all activities with campers including swimming.
• Must be available to work the extended hours of camp.
• Must ride the bus with campers on all field trips.
• Must not request vacation time during summer camp season.
• Must attend required staff training.
• Other duties as assigned directly related to working at summer camp.
• Follow specific policies as written in the Summer Escape Staff Handbook.

Qualifications:

• Must be current with First Aid/CPR/AED or attend provided training.
• Must be available from June 15 through August 14.
• Must be available from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
• Ability to lead various passive and active games and activities.
• Desire to work with children ages 5 to 13.
• Must be able to set up camp activities, carry supplies and equipment used during camp.
• Must be able to spend a considerable amount of time outside daily.
• Must be willing to participate in adventure type activities such as zip lining, climbing, etc.

The Town of Madison provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.

- 12 p.m.