Canton Laborer Seasonal REC (Camp Counselor)

Wage Information:
$10.86 to $18.00 per hour. The rate may increase under certain situations.

Salary Ranges:

• Camp Counselor: $10.86-$15.00
• Lead Counselor: $10.86-$17.00

This position is seasonal and open to everyone. No experience is required. This is a great position to find your start with City Government! This may be a great role for high school or college students over the summer, especially those with an interest in education, childhood development, sports management, or parks and recreation. Work to assist with all of the summer recreation activities the Hall of Fame City has to offer. Perform a variety of recreation activities, like working at the summer camp and assisting with sports and events. This is a unique opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills from Parks and Recreation.

Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the “Apply” button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid ID with their application. 

To be eligible for this examination applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card.  Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

Shift:
This is a seasonal position with variable daily work hours.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:
This position is available in the Recreation Department. This is a part-time and seasonal position with variable daily work hours. Seasonal employment is from May 1 through September 30.

This position may require physical work for play and sport events. Therefore, employees in this class must be in good physical condition. Repetitive work is expected to be performed. Duties must be performed efficiently.

Includes but not limited to: working sport events, camp counselors, lead counselors, sport management, and working at the Recreation Center. Responsible for personal safety practices. Other related duties not listed, but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Physical ability to work outdoors in extreme and adverse conditions is a must. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum detail. Must possess adequate communication skills and deal tactfully with citizens of the public.

Minimum age is generally 16 years old. A work permit is required for students ages 17 and under.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check. 

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.  

Salary : $11 - $18