Summer Day Camp Counselor
Summer Day Camp Counselor
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Job Description
Come Join the City of Bellevue!
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.
New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.
Job Summary
Do you love working with kids enjoy being active and spending time outside Kelsey Creek and Robinswood Day Camps are seeking camp counselors and substitute counselors for our 2025 summer camps. Day camp counselors supervise and lead children ages 413 through themed games sports crafts songs hikes and activities planned by our camp leads. You will work independently and as a team to provide a safe and supportive environment for campers and Counselors in Training.
AGES: 15 DURATION AND HOURS: Full time counselors work between 3240 hours a week with hours varying between 7:30 am to 5:30 pm MondayFriday. Substitute counselors work variable hours depending on shift coverage needs.
WAGE:$16.28$22.46 per hour D.O.E.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently supervise and manage a group of children. Employ behavior modification techniques as needed.
- Lead and participate in a variety of scheduled program activities including active games crafts and other activities. Modify activities as needed so they are age and ability appropriate for all campers.
- Keep track of and manage campers allergies dietary restrictions and other concerns.
- Efficiently communicate concerns injuries and incidents to supervisors.
- Support the planning preparation and coordination of scheduled activities.
- Be flexible and able to plan activities on the spot.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and attractive camp area.
- Maintain supplies and equipment.
- Be open friendly and approachable to campers parents Counselors in Training members of the public and other staff.
- Prepare for and actively participate in precamp training and weekly meetings. Staff must attend all staff meetings and trainings.
- Set a good example for campers in all areas including cleanliness punctuality cleanup chores rules and sportsmanship.
- Meet/communicate regularly with supervisors regarding concerns updates and challenges.
- Provide a safe environment for participants and respond quickly to emergencies.
- Assist with program setup and takedown.
Qualifications
- Passionate about working with children.
- Experience in leading or working with children preferably in a camp environment.
- Must be enthusiastic energetic reliable trustworthy and remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to be sensitive and responsive to the needs of all the campers.
- Ability to lead plan organize and implement program activities.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with multiple distractions and competing priorities.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.
- Must possess First Aid/CPR certification prior to start date.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to physically play and demonstrate active games work with arts and crafts materials.
- Indoor and outdoor recreational environment subject to noise that varies from low to high distractions seasonal heat adverse weather conditions and periodic interruptions.
- Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible.
- Strong stamina and ability to keep up with campers.
- Ability to perform work that is strenuous and/or repetitive.
- Work involves talking hearing walking running and using hands to manipulate feel and operate objects. Ability to reach with hands and arms. Fine motor skills.
- Near and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds.
- Employee may be required to climb balance bend stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl.
- Ability to work with large groups of individuals including children teens and adults.
Supplemental Information
This is a Seasonal position.Definition of aSeasonalEmployee:
Must be preapproved by Human Resources to ensure compliance with the legislation
Regularly scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week for which the customary annual employment is six months or less
Customary means that the nature of the position typically lasts for six months or fewer and that the period of employment begins at approximately the same time each year
NOTE: Will be considered fulltime and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12month measurement period (or 130 hours per month)
HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.- Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
- We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
- Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.
At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office ator .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.The City of Bellevue participates in the EVerify program. Learn more about the EVerify program.
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Employment Type
Temp
