What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD CAMP COUNSELOR (53396) position at Camden County Public Service Authority?
Title: Lead Camp Counselor
Department: Special Events
Supervisor: Summer Camp Director
Status: Seasonal/Part-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Education: High School Student or Graduate
Position Summary: Coordinate and maintain the flow of daily tasks. Must be able to enforce camp rules while maintaining an engaging environment in a setting with kids of a wide variety of ages.
Essential Responsibilities/Duties:
- Coordinate snack and lunch times
- Check in/out children and facilitate the proper ID check process
- Coordinate setup and cleanup of all camp areas daily
- Must have the ability to open/close camp
- Verify all logbooks daily, keep accurate incident, first aid, behavior, child attendance log
- Enforce daily camp schedule
- Supervise Camp Counselors
- Entertain and engage kids of a variety of ages
- Maintain cleanliness of all camp-occupied areas
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work well with others
- Conflict resolution
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lift equipment and to spot children
- Understand all Field Trip Rules
- Self-motivation, creativity, and the ability to deliver constructive criticism with tact
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents and campers
- Must be alert to conditions which affect health, safety, sanitation and good housekeeping practices
- candidates with active lifestyles and playful personalities are preferred but not required
Working Environment: Fast paced, indoor/outdoor environment. Walking and standing for many hours. Hot and humid outdoor locations.
Physical Requirements: Speaking and hearing clear enough to facilitate effective communication. Being in outdoor environments for long periods of time. Walking, standing, stooping and at times need to get into the pool. Being on feet for long periods of time. Vision requirements: Close, distance, peripheral and depth perception.
Salary : $12