Summer Camp Counselor - Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center

City of Allen; Town of Texas, Allen (WI, TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Camp Counselor, where you will supervise and engage children in fun and educational activities. This role offers the chance to inspire youth through arts, crafts, and outdoor adventures, all while ensuring their safety and well-being. With a focus on teamwork and community values, you will play a key role in creating memorable summer experiences for children. If you are passionate about working with youth and enjoy a dynamic outdoor setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and programming camp activities preferred.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and plan activities for children ages 6-12.
• Provide first aid and ensure safety during activities.

Skills

Youth Supervision

Arts and Crafts Instruction

First Aid

Safety Management

Education

Less than High School Diploma

Job description

Description

HIRING RATE: $15.00 Hourly

The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.

The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".

Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDEvalues. We do"Work that MATTERS!"

• People First - Giving priority to others
• Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
• Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment

Camp Counselors will be responsible for the supervision and activities of approximately 10-12 children ages 6-12 in an outdoor and indoor nature environment. Counselor will plan and carry out such activities as hiking, arts and crafts, sports, drama, swimming, and field trips.

Essential Functions

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• 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:

• Less than a High School Diploma or equivalent with no prior work experience.

Experience working with youth, prior day camp experience, or experience programming camp activities preferred.

Certification and Other Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain by May 27th (training provided).
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
  
  

Work Schedule

• Must be available for work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 27th through August 8th.
  
  

Overall Physical Strength Demands

• Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

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.