Kindergarten Camp Counselor
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Job Location:
Saint Charles, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 16 - 17
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary About the Role
Deliver high quality recreation services for residents visitors and the St. Charles community by adhering to the Districts safety and administrative policies and procedures.
Knowledge Skills & Experience
This position is well suited for someone with a friendly and positive personality who is productive and shows initiative is an effective written and oral communicator is reliable and safety-minded and who works well with children.
Required: Must be a minimum of 16 years of age. A minimum of 2 years of high school experience. Have previous experience with face-to-face program delivery. Have an understanding of childrens developmental skills and abilities. Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain certification within 30 days of hire. Maintain DCFS Mandated reporter training or obtain certification training within 30 days of hire.
Preferred:5-day Monday-Friday availability from 8am-3:15pm with scheduled after camp shifts as needed (until 6pm).
Essential Functions of the Position
Park District Cornerstones
- Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park Districts safety and risk management program.
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents colleagues the public PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
- Recommends improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
- Comply with park district policies and administrative procedures.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Recreation the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation and the Recreation Supervisor of Day Camps the Day Camp Counselor shall complete all assigned duties to the best of their abilities offering suggestions of better ways to accomplish jobs and be ever mindful of the best interests of the St. Charles Park District and of fellow employees. This position requires extensive knowledge and ability to:
- Effectively communicate orally
- Take initiative to develop stimulating activities for children.
- Directly supervise all scheduled activities.
- Formulate calendars for weekly periods.
- Develop and implement daily plans.
- Lead instructional programs.
- Manage large groups of children
- Monitor and request supplies as needed
- Perform First Aid and CPR as necessary.
- Identify unsafe or unacceptable situations and follow all safety procedures that pertain to duties involved.
Marginal Functions of the Position
- Perform other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Position or Activity | Frequently 46-100% of the time | Occasionally 16-45% of the time | Rarely 0-15% of the time |
Sitting | X | ||
Walking | X | ||
Climbing | X | ||
Balancing | X | ||
Stooping/Kneeling | X | ||
Crouching | X | ||
Crawling | X | ||
Reaching | X | ||
Handling/Feeling | X | ||
Standing | X | ||
Strength | |||
1-30lbs Requires a range of hearing and vision that allows the employee to safely complete the essential duties of the position with or without assistive devices corrective lenses and/or glasses and/or a reasonable accommodation. |
EEO Statement and Accommodations
The St Charles Park District is an equal opportunity employer under all state and federal laws and regulations. The job responsibilities are subject to accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require assistance or accommodation with the application process please contact the Business Department at .
Qualifications
The Park District offers the following benefits to all Part-Time Category III employees:
- District Incentives
- Paid Training
- Discounts for Programs
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Early Childhood Education
- Time Management
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Word Processing
