Summer Day Camp Counselors

Overview

The city anticipates hiring up to three Summer Day Camp Counselor positions through this recruitment. Summer Day Camp will start June 22 and run for 9 weeks with a possibility of 10 weeks depending on the Puyallup School District calendar
. Interviews will be held the week of March 9-13
.

Employees in this classification perform duties related to specific events or programs only. Minimal or no special training is necessary. This position is required to adhere to performance standards and dress code. This position involves a great deal of contact with the public and therefore requires good attention to detail and excellent customer service skills.

• Counselors are responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating and leading of children s activities in a wide array of games, sports, arts and crafts, songs and field trips;
• Preparation of handouts and materials, keeping daily records of requested information, and completing Safety Accident and Incident reports as required;
• Positions are also responsible for control of group and individual behavior to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere;
• Counselors must provide a positive role model to children and deal tactfully with the participants, parents/guardians and coworkers;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Leadership qualities.
• CPR and First Aid in infant, child and adult.

Ability to:

• Be at work on time.
• Provide own transportation to and from activity/event.
• Perform leadership duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Follow instructions.
• Establish positive, effective working relationships with others, including the public.

Education and Experience: A combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position listed above.

SPECIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Possession of a current basic First Aid and CPR (in infant, child and adult) certification card is required at time of employment. You may obtain training through various organizations. Two local agencies which meet OSHA and WISHA standards are American Red Cross and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. They can be contacted directly for class fees and schedules.
• Successful candidates must comply with a national background check required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act, RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.840.

Constant use of standing for moderate periods of time, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, bending and twisting at the waist. Frequent use of reaching/kneeling/squatting, reaching below knees, handling/grasping. Occasional use of arm and hand motion, lifting and carrying an average of 5 to 60 pounds (must be able to lift and carry children in case of an emergency). Works primarily outdoors in various weather conditions with moderate noise levels.

Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City s current needs will be contacted for interviews and/or testing. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.

Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.

Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must apply online for each new opening.

Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.

Hours of Work – Monday through Friday between 7am-6pm.

Union Affiliation – No…