Summer Camp Counselor
Summer Camp Counselor
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POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
Sports Camp participants spend their day playing a variety of sports indoors and outdoors arts and crafts and endless fun in the sun while the camp staff guide them throughout the day and ensure their safety. Activities will encourage and support movement personal growth and build confidence. Campers will be taught basic to advanced sportspecific skills and enjoy a variety of summer camp activities. All hired staff will have to pass a background check. This summer were looking for energetic and responsible camp counselors to help children (ages 315 years) develop confidence! We are seeking applicants who are:
- Ability to relate to and understand the children.
- Ability to respond to questions or concerns the child may have which aid in the childs personal growth.
- Energetic loves to have fun and can help to create lasting memories while overseeing the safety of the campers
- CPR and First Aid Certification a plus but class training/certification will be provided for those hired
- Preferred:Basic to advance knowledge/experience with any sports including but not limited to: badminton baseball/tee ball/softball basketball flag football golf kickball lacrosse pickleball soccer tennis track & field volleyball.
When a team member falls in love with us they have the opportunity to continue working with us throughout the school year and even advance into leadership positions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
COLLEGE STUDENTS If you are a college student considering a career in art teaching sports management child development child psychology tourism hospitality or management summer camp provides a practical meaningful experience to build your resume. If you have a major or area of interest that is not listed please reach out and we are happy to work with you.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Camp Counselors:
- Supervise small groups of youth ages 315 (depends on camp location) and keep them safe at all times
- Engage with campers for entirety of duty
- Plan prepare and implement engaging summer camp activities
- Swim and monitor pool safety with campers during all swim sessions (only for Tennis & Swim Tennis Golf & Swim and Summer Mix at RCCC)
- Use positive strategies and techniques to redirect camper behavior
- Comply with personnel policies for camp staff
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Camp Counselors:
- At least 18 years of age
- Some experience working with children
- Leads children by always setting a positive example
- Ability to plan and implement engaging activities for children
- Takes direction and feedback with ease and implements tasks with a positive attitude
- Creative hardworking energetic organized professional flexible and team oriented
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.
At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employment Type
Gig
