JOB
The Camp Counselor supervises a group of children in the vast array of Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Programs including, but not limited to – outdoor, athletic, arts and sciences, and general summer camp activities. Assists the Program Supervisor with planning and carrying out activities. Works under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor and the general supervision of the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director and the Parks and Recreation Director.Examples of camps may include but are not limited to: Community CampsFun CampArt CampChess CampSports CampsSoccerSwimmingSnorkelingFitnessCheerleadingVolleyballBaseballBasketballWrestlingOutdoor CampsWhitewaterRock ClimbingCavingMountain BikingRafting, Kayaking, CanoeingNature, EcosystemAge groups range from young children (3-7), to children (8-12), and/or teenagers (13-15).Shifts may include weekdays, weekends, mornings, afternoons, or evenings depending on specific camp schedules.The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Assists with the development and implementation of daily routine, schedule, programming and organization of all summer camp activitiesMaintains control and discipline of a group of children at all times and in all locationsWorks closely with the Program Supervisor in implementing scheduled activitiesCarries out the programs scheduled for summer campAssists in preparing required reports and formsPrepares areas and locations to in use during summer camp programs Obtains and stores equipment in proper area in an organized mannerEnforces all safety rulesUpholds and enforces department policiesReports potential physical hazards in the facility and equipment to the Program CoordinatorEffectively communicates problems to the Program Supervisor, Department Program Coordinator, and Department staff or othersAdministers lifesaving and emergency techniques covered by certified training TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED All types of recreational supplies including but not limited to balls, bats, phone, emergency equipment, two-way radio, etc.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, see and hearThe employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to write, throw, reach and catchThe employee is frequently required to stoop to pick up equipmentThe employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focusWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid and hot conditions of a gymnasium or outdoor weatherThe noise level in the work environment is frequently loudAdditional Outdoor Camp physical requirements may include: May require the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of forceWork regularly requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and liftingWork has standard vision requirementsVocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken wordHearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in soundWork requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities