Why This Role is Valuable

Cedar Hill is a welcoming city with small town charm and upscale taste. We foster an active community and encourage involvement in everything we do. Many communities talk of having big city amenities with small town appeal, but in Cedar Hill it isn't just a boast, it's a way of life. The City of Cedar Hill's culture sets us apart from any other City in the world. The five values we live by are High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented and Fun. This is a place to grow and pursue your passions. We develop leaders through allowing employees to utilize all of their talents and achieve their aspirations.

We are seeking an individual, who has demonstrated a willing commitment to these values, holding them in high regard, to join our team this summer as a Summer Camp Counselor.

The purpose of the Summer Camp Counselor is to assist in the supervision and/or participate in the daily camp activities with the day camp participants while providing a safe, fun, and clean atmosphere for the activities. The Summer Camp Counselor has direct responsibility for the day camp participants, including administering activities and managing participant behavior while they are in camp care. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

This is a temporary/seasonal position, expected to work 40 hours per week. Shifts may vary between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. during the camp week.

How You Add Value

• Provides premier customer service to camp participants and parents by actively and safely supervising all activities in the summer camp to ensure safety is a priority, responding to requests for information and resolving complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Performs minor first aid assistance to program participants, as needed.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with the participants, parents of participants, supervisor, department heads, City employees, employee teams and the City's customers.
• Assists in the marketing and implementation of summer camp.
• Participates in daily camp activities and weekly trips including swimming, hiking, sporting games, and other summer children's activities scheduled throughout camp.
• Evaluates camp daily and suggests improvements, needs, and hazards to supervisor.
• Assists with set-up and clean-up of camp events and programming.
• Promotes safe work practices and ensures compliance with City safety policies.
• Performs light janitorial duties, as required.
• Regular attendance required throughout all of camp; no vacations.

What You Bring to the Role

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years prior experience in childcare, camp environment or a related position is required.
• First Aid/CPR required prior to the start of camp.

How to Join Our Family

Complete online application at Cedar Hill City Website at www.cedarhilltx.com. The City of Cedar Hill can no longer accept actual/faxed applications. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. There are computers at the Cedar Hill Library for applicants that do not have access to a computer at home. If you are having trouble with the NEOGOV Applicant tracking site, please call the NEOGOV technical support number at 1-855-524-5627.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.

The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.

CITY OF CEDAR HILL
285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-5100