Camp Awareness Counselor

SALARY: $14-$15 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dedicated individual to plan organize and implement engaging programs at Camp Awareness an outdoor day camp located at the Izaak Walton League in Wheel Lock Park. Our camp aims to foster a lasting appreciation for the great outdoors through activities such as hiking and fishing while introducing participants to the day camp experience. Our goal is to ensure that each day is filled with new and exciting adventures for our youngest campers.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence Accountability Innovation Inclusion and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride Champion Operational Excellence Make Sound Decisions Embrace Coaching and Accountability Communicate with Excellence Value Diverse People and Perspectives Embrace Personal Development Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Not applicable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee Camp Awareness operations Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm.

Provide support and supervision of Campers attending Camp Awareness.

Lead a variety of educational and recreational activities including skits storytelling hikes campfire programs and nature exploration.

Provide a high level of customer service while working with campers parents guests and staff. Assists Camp Supervisor in daily face to face communication with parents.

Assists with administrative tasks such as managing attendance rosters.

Supporting junior counselors in their roles and responsibilities.

Conduct daily inspections of the park and submit necessary safety checks and work orders.

Assist in maintaining sanitation housekeeping and care of campgrounds supplies and equipment.

Work collaboratively with other counselors to foster a supportive team environment.

Administer first aid as necessary and complete written reports.

Address and resolve conflicts among campers promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent education.

Two years of experience in an outdoor camp setting preferred.

Leadership experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Enjoys working with youth ages 7-14 years.

Ability to effectively communicate directions or instructions to individuals and groups

Ability to deal effectively with the public children parents and care givers.

Ability to learn instruct and implement new activities and programs.

Ability to work with special needs/behaviorally challenged children and children with medical conditions.

Creative imaginative enthusiastic resourceful and extremely flexible.

CERTIFICATES LICENSE REGISTRATION:

CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

EQUIPMENT:

Walkie-Talkie Telephone Sports and Recreational equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this jobs duties the employee is often required to sit walk talk or hear.

The employee is required to walk use hands to fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl run and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed outside. Weather conditions can be normal to extreme hot or cold wet or dry. The

noise level can be moderate to high. The entire camp area is smoke free.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.

REQUIRED:

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Employee Background check

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer