Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Allen, TX
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: JFRC-Camp Counselor
Department: PARK & RECREATION
Division: JOE FARMER REC CENTER
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Central
Description
HIRING RATE: $15.00 Hourly
The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.

The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".

Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:

• People First - Giving priority to others
• Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
• Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment

Camp Counselors will be responsible for the supervision and activities of approximately 10-12 children ages 6-12 in an outdoor and indoor nature environment. Counselor will plan and carry out such activities as hiking, arts and crafts, sports, drama, swimming, and field trips.
Essential Functions
The information listed below is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

• Instruction of arts and crafts, games, nature education and other outdoor related activities.
  
• Act as a role model; provide first aid; ensure the safety of children and complete necessary forms and reports.
  
• Plan and coordinate activities with the Day Camp Director; assistance in other parks and recreation programs as needed, including the Allen USA Celebration.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High School diploma or equivalent with no prior relevant work experience.

Experience working with youth, prior day camp experience, or experience programming camp activities preferred.
Certification and Other Requirements

• CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain by May 28th (training provided).
  
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.

Work Schedule

• Must be available for work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. between May 20th through August 9th.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

• Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Supplemental Information
Reading
Basic - Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Math
Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Writing
Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
Not eligible for benefits.
01

In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?

• Yes
• No

04

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

05

How many years of relevant experience do you have? Please note: All relevant experience must be listed on the application.

• 3 or more years
• 2 - 3 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than one year
• No experience

06

Do you currently hold a CPR/First Aid Certification?

• Yes
• No

07

If you do not currently hold a valid CPR/First Aid Certification, are you able to obtain it by May 28th?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable - Certification already held

08

Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to work the required schedule as listed on the job posting? Please note: schedule is subject to change.

• Yes
• No

Required Question