Camp Counselor - Joe Farmer Recreation Center

Essential Functions

The information listed below is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

• Instruction of arts and crafts, games, nature education and other outdoor related activities.
• Act as a role model; provide first aid; ensure the safety of children and complete necessary forms and reports.
• Plan and coordinate activities with the Day Camp Director; assistance in other parks and recreation programs as needed, including the Allen USA Celebration.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Experience working with youth, prior day camp experience, or experience programming camp activities preferred.  Certification and Other Requirements

Work Schedule

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Supplemental Information

Reading

Basic - Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and / or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.