Description

Plans, conducts, and leads activities while interacting, and maintaining safety of participants in a recreation or sports program environment. Work is performed under immediate supervision with exercise of judgment in accordance with established policies, procedures and techniques.

This position is a seasonal position.

Examples of Duties

• Oversees the conduct and behavior of program participants and ensures safety of participants
• Assists in facility set up/clean up
• Works cooperatively with other camp team to meet recreation program goals
• Develops and prepares lesson plans to meet program objectives
• Creates an environment that promotes sportsmanship and team atmosphere
• Adapts classes, programs and workshops to camper age, physical ability and interests
• Makes modifications to classes, programs and workshops to accommodate individuals with a variety of disabilities
• Positively and professionally communicates with team, management, participants and parents any necessary information in a timely manner

Experience and Training

• Counselors must be at least 15 years of age.

• Experience working with children preferred.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Must possess current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain during training.