Community Camp Counselor

Organizational Mission & Overview

Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.

PEAK's Four Beliefs

Every living being has inherent value.

The community is better when everyone contributes.

We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.

Everyone has the power to change their world.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Community Camp Counselor facilitates all aspects of Community Camp, a daily drop-in program in Tiefentahler Park, and fosters meaningful community engagement through the facilitation, participation, and support of daily activities.

POSITION AVAILABILITY: This position is 40 hours per week and must be available Monday - Friday, June 22 - August 7, with the ability to work 10am - 6pm.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan, coordinate, and lead Community Camp activities in Tiefenthaler Park.
• Support outreach initiatives through canvassing
  within the Midtown community.
• Assist in the supervision, guidance, and development of high school interns and volunteers.
• Actively engage with park visitors of all ages to build positive relationships and foster a welcoming environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is compensated at a rate of $650, pre-tax.
• Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to live with, support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.
• Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.
• Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.
• Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible.

EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply.

REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS

• The Community Camp Counselor reports to the Community Programs Manager.
• The Community Camp Counselor may support and guide high school participant interns while they are assisting with programming.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The mental and physical requirements and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Staff are required to actively participate in all camper activities, including water-related activities.
• Staff must be ready for new experiences and maintain a consistent level of energy all summer long.
• Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
• Camp activities are often loud, involving many people talking, yelling, cheering, etc.
• The camp environment is often hot, rainy, with bugs or other wildlife. Staff must be able to work outside in a nature setting for sustained periods of time without air conditioning.
• All PEAK Initiative properties, including Lake Valley Camp and the Milwaukee Program Center, are substance-free environments. Smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption, and the use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on all property regardless of whether or not staff are on break.
• Community Camp programming is in constant motion. Campers and staff are interacting and moving around, doing various vigorous activities throughout the day. This position may spend a large portion of the day outdoors and may remain standing or on their feet for long periods of time.
• Must be comfortable working in a city park as every day will be spent in Tiefenthaler Park.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.