Day Camp Counselor

Summer Day Camp Counselor Department:

Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Pay Range:

$13-$14 /

Hourly Job Status:

Seasonal (120 days or less); Days, Evenings, and/or Weekends

JOB SUMMARY

Direct supervision of campers for ages 5-10. Duties will include creative planning and implementation of activities. Must be able to take directions, problem solve, be creative in multiple aspects (i.e. art/ crafts, indoor and outdoor games). Must be able to work well with children and adults. Camp counselor is responsible for the safety of all campers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Be creative and collaborate as a member of a team. Take direction from supervisors and camp directors. Able to establish a tone of high energy for camp/campers. Be able to be creative in regards to researching new games, ideas, activities. Communicate with and between supervisors, participants in regards to campers. Show professionalism, energy, responsibility, dependability, and have the ability to multi-task. Set up needed materials, equipment, and other items for programs/activities. Must be able to commit to a full day of (7-9 hours per day) and a minimum of 7 weeks out of the 10-week summer. Must be willing to work at either camp (East Roswell or Crabapple Center) as program needs dictate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Prior childcare experience preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

Driver License preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates should be in good physical condition as activities with campers are moderately to highly physical. Mandatory orientation is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary to light which requires the ability to exert light physical effort, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-35 pounds).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state, and federal laws. The City's policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.