What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor (At-Will, Temporary/Seasonal) position at City of Poway?
Definition
Lake Poway is currently hiring for summer Camp Counselors. Come join the City of Poway's team consisting of enthusiastic, hard-working, and creative individuals in the Community Services Department. If you enjoy working with youth and teens, we encourage you to apply for this incredible opportunity!
There are multiple vacancies for the Camp Counselor position. The Camp Counselor positions work from approximately June through August and will work either 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and some weekend hours for special events.
Plans, leads, and assists in a variety of programs in the Community Service Department. Performs administrative work including scheduling for events and programs, tracking financials, may process permits and collect payments. Assists in coordinating events, facilitating large group use and rental needs, and acts as a public representative for the department's services.
Receives general supervision from the Recreation Area Manager or assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision and provide training to lower-level staff.
Key Responsibilities
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Any combination of the following education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification.
Experience
Experience in recreation leadership and programs is desirable.
Education/Training
Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade by time of appointment.
Licenses And Certifications
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess the physical stamina to arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings and lift and move a variety of objects associated with the operations of recreation facilities, programs and events. This may include but not be limited to tables and chairs, bleachers, umbrellas, volleyball standards and canopies. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier with assistance and/or proper equipment.
Environmental Elements
Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids when rendering First Aid and CPR. Employees are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
May be required to work various shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays at a variety of City facilities.
Examination Process
A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION, INCLUDING RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND ATTACHMENT OF ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, ARE REQUIRED AND PART OF THE REVIEW AND QUALIFYING PROCESS. QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY; REFERENCING YOUR RESUME IN LIEU OF ANSWERING A QUESTION WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training and experience as presented in the application and supplemental questions. The following criteria will be used in the screening process: Writing Skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation) - suitable and appropriate for position; Work Experience - consistent, compatible and applicable for the position; and Supplemental Questions - content is inclusive and congruent with the position. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list, which will be in effect for a period of six months. A background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, tuberculosis screening, reference checking, and verification of previous employment and education are required. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The City of Poway participates in E-Verify. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.
An employee who is classified in a temporary status is not entitled to benefits other than those mandated by federal law. These benefits include paid sick leave (PSL) as well as participation in Medicare, Worker's Compensation, and the Public Agency Retirement Service Alternate Retirement System.
Sick Leave - In accordance with the Healthy Workplace, Healthy Family Act of 2014 (i.e., AB 1522) all non-regular, temporary, seasonal, paid interns, and on-call employees will receive 24 hours of paid sick leave (PSL) upon hire. PSL will be available for use beginning on each employee's 90th day of employment. Thereafter, in each pay period that includes July 1, employees will receive a new 24 hour lump-sum of PSL. Any remaining PSL hours will not carry over.
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APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The City of Poway's Human Resources Department uses email to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their employment application. As an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. It is your responsibility to ensure the email address you provide is current and readily accessible to you. 2. It is your responsibility to check your email to ensure that you do not miss any deadlines established as part of the recruitment process. 3. It is your responsibility to read all City emails carefully and follow instructions, if any. If you have any questions or experience any technical difficulties, you are encouraged to contact our office, (858) 668-4440, during the City's posted business hours, or NEOGOV customer support at (855) 524-5627 for assistance; however, you must do so prior to the passing of any established deadlines.
Your responses to the questions below will be used to determine your eligibility to advance in the recruitment. Please be thorough with your answers for the required questions, and do not paste text from your resume as a response.
Will you have the education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade by the time of appointment?
Do you possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record?
Are you at least 16 years of age or older?
Do you currently have valid CPR and First Aid certificates? If so, please attach copies to your application. Please Note: Valid CPR and First Aid certificates must be obtained by May 31, 2025.
Do you currently possess a valid AED certificate? If so, please attach a copy to your application. Please Note: A valid AED certificate must be obtained by May 31, 2025.
Briefly describe your experience in recreation leadership, including where the experience was gained and the title of your position. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A".
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Describe your work experience working with youth and teens. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A".
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Do you enjoy being "hands-on" with activities (arts & crafts, group games, sports, etc.) or do your prefer to direct and supervise activities? Why?
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Do you have any unique skills, hobbies, or experience that you think might be an asset to this program? If so, please list them below.
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Are you available to work 40 hours a week, all summer, including July 4th?
Lake Poway is currently hiring for summer Camp Counselors. Come join the City of Poway's team consisting of enthusiastic, hard-working, and creative individuals in the Community Services Department. If you enjoy working with youth and teens, we encourage you to apply for this incredible opportunity!
There are multiple vacancies for the Camp Counselor position. The Camp Counselor positions work from approximately June through August and will work either 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and some weekend hours for special events.
Plans, leads, and assists in a variety of programs in the Community Service Department. Performs administrative work including scheduling for events and programs, tracking financials, may process permits and collect payments. Assists in coordinating events, facilitating large group use and rental needs, and acts as a public representative for the department's services.
Receives general supervision from the Recreation Area Manager or assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision and provide training to lower-level staff.
Key Responsibilities
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities, including parks, schools, and recreation center.
- Assists in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment, for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
- Supervises and schedules established programs of play activities for children and adults.
- Communicates with school personnel to resolve routine operational after school recreation program problems.
- Travels to assigned program sites to monitor program activities.
- Resolves program problems within established guidelines; suggests program improvements.
- Performs general office duties, including basic cashiering, answering the telephone, greeting patrons, light typing, data entry, copying, and filing; prepares flyers, calendars, and other routine publicity; prepares routine reports of participation and activities; updates kiosks and hotlines.
- Assists with facility reservations, including phone and front counter contact, registering patrons for community events, performing walk-through with renters, explaining facility use rules and regulations, monitoring events, and recordkeeping.
- Conducts surveys of recreational programs; collects data and presents to supervisor.
- Requisitions materials and equipment; takes periodic inventory of materials and equipment.
- Maintains recreational facilities, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and materials at the close of the workday, performing basic custodial duties and minor facility maintenance; opens, closes, and secures building for events.
- Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies; makes minor repairs to recreation equipment.
- Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship.
- Responds to patrons needs for assistance or information.
- Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
- Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Assists with maintaining a computerized class enrollment and facility reservation information system.
- Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by the general public; patrols recreational facilities to ensure adherence to rules and ordinances; enforces recreational facility safety rules; interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations; assists in education about the enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Administers basic first aid and CPR as necessary.
- Maintains attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Any combination of the following education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification.
Experience
Experience in recreation leadership and programs is desirable.
Education/Training
Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade by time of appointment.
Licenses And Certifications
- A class C driver's license.
- Possess and maintain or ability to obtain an American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certificate by May 31, 2026.
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess the physical stamina to arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings and lift and move a variety of objects associated with the operations of recreation facilities, programs and events. This may include but not be limited to tables and chairs, bleachers, umbrellas, volleyball standards and canopies. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier with assistance and/or proper equipment.
Environmental Elements
Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids when rendering First Aid and CPR. Employees are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
May be required to work various shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays at a variety of City facilities.
Examination Process
A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION, INCLUDING RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND ATTACHMENT OF ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, ARE REQUIRED AND PART OF THE REVIEW AND QUALIFYING PROCESS. QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY; REFERENCING YOUR RESUME IN LIEU OF ANSWERING A QUESTION WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training and experience as presented in the application and supplemental questions. The following criteria will be used in the screening process: Writing Skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation) - suitable and appropriate for position; Work Experience - consistent, compatible and applicable for the position; and Supplemental Questions - content is inclusive and congruent with the position. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list, which will be in effect for a period of six months. A background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, tuberculosis screening, reference checking, and verification of previous employment and education are required. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The City of Poway participates in E-Verify. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.
An employee who is classified in a temporary status is not entitled to benefits other than those mandated by federal law. These benefits include paid sick leave (PSL) as well as participation in Medicare, Worker's Compensation, and the Public Agency Retirement Service Alternate Retirement System.
Sick Leave - In accordance with the Healthy Workplace, Healthy Family Act of 2014 (i.e., AB 1522) all non-regular, temporary, seasonal, paid interns, and on-call employees will receive 24 hours of paid sick leave (PSL) upon hire. PSL will be available for use beginning on each employee's 90th day of employment. Thereafter, in each pay period that includes July 1, employees will receive a new 24 hour lump-sum of PSL. Any remaining PSL hours will not carry over.
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APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The City of Poway's Human Resources Department uses email to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their employment application. As an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. It is your responsibility to ensure the email address you provide is current and readily accessible to you. 2. It is your responsibility to check your email to ensure that you do not miss any deadlines established as part of the recruitment process. 3. It is your responsibility to read all City emails carefully and follow instructions, if any. If you have any questions or experience any technical difficulties, you are encouraged to contact our office, (858) 668-4440, during the City's posted business hours, or NEOGOV customer support at (855) 524-5627 for assistance; however, you must do so prior to the passing of any established deadlines.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
Your responses to the questions below will be used to determine your eligibility to advance in the recruitment. Please be thorough with your answers for the required questions, and do not paste text from your resume as a response.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
Will you have the education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade by the time of appointment?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record?
- Yes
- No
Are you at least 16 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have valid CPR and First Aid certificates? If so, please attach copies to your application. Please Note: Valid CPR and First Aid certificates must be obtained by May 31, 2025.
- Yes
- No
Do you currently possess a valid AED certificate? If so, please attach a copy to your application. Please Note: A valid AED certificate must be obtained by May 31, 2025.
- Yes
- No
Briefly describe your experience in recreation leadership, including where the experience was gained and the title of your position. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A".
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Describe your work experience working with youth and teens. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A".
10
Do you enjoy being "hands-on" with activities (arts & crafts, group games, sports, etc.) or do your prefer to direct and supervise activities? Why?
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Do you have any unique skills, hobbies, or experience that you think might be an asset to this program? If so, please list them below.
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Are you available to work 40 hours a week, all summer, including July 4th?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question