Description

Principal Function: The Camp Counselor works as part of a team to deliver a safe, exciting, educational experience to a group of campers age 5, 6 & 7, 8 & 9, 10 & 11, or 12 & 13. Camp Counselors are empowered to create an unforgettable week-long day camp experience for each and every camper by serving as a positive role model and leading them through activities such as swimming and canoeing, arts and crafts, archery, hiking, and biking.

• Summer Camp Counselor, 40hrs/week, May 20-Aug 4, $13.25 /hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Implements an approved, weekly program schedule for assigned campers and assists all campers with special needs as outlined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Adjusts the program offerings to meet the needs of the assigned group.
2. Checks and maintains camp facilities, equipment and personal first aid kit and communicates supply needs to the Camp Manager.
3. Maintains check-in and check-out records for all assigned campers.
4. Records daily attendance of campers and reports absences, late arrivals or early departures to the Camp Leadership.
5. Communicates with campers' parents and/or guardians in a courteous and professional manner.
6. Responds as needed to any medical/emergency needs of campers and staff.
7. Participates in pre-season trainings and helps with end of season clean-up.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or a graduate of high school.
• High school diploma is required. At least one semester of college is desired.
• Experience in childcare is required. Experience working with youth at a camp or school is desired.
• Must be willing to adapt to new experiences.
• Must be able to maintain high professional standards of Conner Prairie.
• Must have a fun, friendly, and patient personality.

Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

• The ability to cultivate relationships with and mentor children is required.
• The ability to swim in pond water with a life vest is required.
• The ability to paddle a canoe is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Schedule and Hours: The standard hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Staff training begins on May 20th, 2024, and camp begins on May 28th, 2024. The last day of camp is August 4th, 2024. Staff must be able to attend staff training week and at least eight of the ten weeks of camp. This description is for general illustrative purposes and is not a guarantee of available work hours.

Compensation: This is a full-time, seasonal position that is eligible for approved overtime. Benefits are not provided. Pay for this position starts at $13.25 per hour.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies:To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Diversity Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality/Quantity Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
• Safety/Security Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to management’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.

Job-related Competencies To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee frequently will taste or smell; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee occasionally will sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is exposed to working in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

While the offices of Conner Prairie are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends. It also may require occasional domestic travel. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required.