Camp Counselor

Keepers of the Rock; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Castle Rock is seeking dependable staff to assist with summer camps and related activities, including sports, crafts, and field trips. Candidates will help with enrollment, safety, and daily communications with parents.

Eligible applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check; training hours annually. Employment is seasonal and on-site at community camps.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least 3 months (480 hours) of relevant child-care experience.
• CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability within 30 days of employment.
• Background check required by Colorado licensing rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily implementation of program standards.
• Maintain a safe environment for participants’ health and safety.
• Assist with planning, setup and cleanup of activities.
• Lead children in activities including sports, swimming, crafts, and games.
• Process enrollments and collect payments.
• Communicate with parents daily at drop-off and pick-up.
• Administer first aid and CPR if necessary.
• Clean, sanitize and organize classrooms.
• Provide transportation for participants in a van.
• Complete fifteen training hours annually.
• Mentor Camp Aides and volunteers when needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Child supervision

CPR & First Aid

Vehicle safety

Tactful customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the daily implementation of program standards.


• Maintains a comfortable environment for the safety, health and well-being of participants.


• Assists with planning and coordination of activities, including set up and clean up.


• Supervises and leads children through a variety of activities including organized sports, swimming, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, and games. Provides appropriate discipline and guidance as needed.


• Processes enrollments and registrations for students. Collects payments.


• Communicates with parents regarding their children daily during drop off and pick up.


• Ensures safety practices are followed. Administers First Aid and performs CPR if necessary.


• Cleans, sanitizes and organizes classroom.


• Provides transportation for participants by driving a van. Performs safety checks of vans.


• Must complete fifteen (15) training hours annually.


• May provide leadership and guidance to Camp Aides and volunteers.

Camps that you may be assisting with in this position

• Gold Medal Camps – different sport each week


• Rock Rec Camp – Arts and crafts/swimming/hiking/games/trampolines


• Multi-Sport Camp – play different sports each day + swimming/trampolines


• Great Outdoors Camp – hikes/biking/zipline/challenge hill/Sky Trek/Adventure Tower

Minimum Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Age Requirement:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

Must have at least 3 months (480 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience working with school-aged children in a similar setting; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.

Licenses And/or Certifications Required

• Current CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration Certifications required or ability to obtain such certifications upon hire


• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment. Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment.


• Must provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.


• Skill in oral communications for effective expression and clarity.


• Skill in operating a multi-passenger vehicle safely.


• Skill in performing CPR and First Aid.


• Ability to respond to parent and child concerns with considerable tact and courtesy.

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.