Day Camp Counselor Senior (PT)

Job Summary

This is a safety-sensitive position exercising a high degree of discretion, trust and confidence to properly execute duties efficiently and effectively. An individual in this position is responsible for providing a safe and fun environment for children in the Fieldhouse Day Camp program.

Examples of Essential Duties

For more information on job functions, requirements and a full list of essential qualifications, please view the full job descriptions available on the employment page of the Town of Parker website, under the 'Job Descriptions' link.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Must be 18 years of age or older. High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.

At least 3 months of full time or 460 hours of equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable written experience with school age children is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain the following certifications and trainings prior to the first day of working with children. CPR and First Aid certification, Injury Prevention, Heads Up Concussion training, Mandatory Reporting, Playground safety, FEMA, Building and premises Training, Universal Precautions and Medication administration.

The ability to successfully pass a background, including but not limited to CBI / FBI criminal record check, Department of Social Services Central Registry check and drug screen is required.

Ability to possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License within requirements as set forth by the Town is required for year-round senior counselors.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in operating a licensed child-care facility.

Ability to successfully implement philosophies, methods, policies and procedures that will assist in the achievement of Town and department goals.

Ability to demonstrate through decisions made and courses of action taken, a maturity of judgment and ability to handle stressful situations.

Ability to implement planned activities, safely and successfully that involves a broad range of youth.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, parents and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both orally and in writing.

Skill to build successful working relationships with parents, campers, and staff.

Ability to learn, and the skill necessary, to successfully implement policies, laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action using problem-solving techniques.

Additional Information

Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include : employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and / or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.