Camp Counselor

Castle Rock, CO; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Castle Rock is seeking a Youth Activity Leader to supervise children during various programs. Responsibilities include ensuring participant safety, effective communication with parents, and providing guidance during activities. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. CPR and First Aid certifications are required, along with experience in childcare. Join a team committed to community service and youth development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• 3 months of satisfactory experience working with school-aged children.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and related certifications or ability to obtain them upon hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily program implementation and safety.
• Supervise and lead children in various activities.
• Communicate with parents regarding children's needs.
• Supervise children during activities, providing discipline and guidance as needed.
• Process enrollments and collect payments; communicate with parents.
• Ensure safety practices; administer First Aid/CPR if necessary.
• Provide transportation for participants by driving a van and perform safety checks.
• Complete required training hours annually; may mentor Camp Aides and volunteers.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

CPR and First Aid

Multi-passenger vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Miller Activity Complex
1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80104, USA

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.

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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