Day Camp Counselor Junior (PT)

Parker, AZ - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 20

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general supervision this position provides a safe and fun environment for children in the Fieldhouse Day Camp program through the supervision of designated groups.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Towns policies*

Examples of Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

Assists in the supervision of assigned campers through enforcement of program rules and safety regulations.

Assists in the implementation of age appropriate recreational and educational activities.

Maintains a safe and positive environment for all programs activities and excursions.

Assists with maintaining the schedule for and administration when necessary of medications to children in accordance with State regulations and parental instructions.

Ensures all facility venue and building equipment is in proper working order to maintain safe conditions for participants and staff.

Actively participates in and serves as a role model throughout daily camp activities.

Assists in the resolution of conflicts and or violations of camp rules and regulations.

Prepares and analyzes reports and feedback to assess community needs; evaluates industry trends and target markets to benchmark facility operations.

Provides first aid in accordance with training to injured participants or staff; alerts supervisor(s) and completes necessary reports in a timely manner.

Complies with all State Licensure requirements for Day Camp Counselor.

Utilizes effective written and oral communication techniques to communicate with Town of Parker staff management and the public in a positive and professional manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education experience certification and/or licensure . An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

Possession of or the ability to obtain prior to the first day of working with children the following certifications is : CPR AED & First AID Injury Prevention Heads Up Concussion Mandatory Reporter Playground Safety Universal Precautions and Medication Administration.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability .

Knowledge of relevant town state and federal laws regulations and policies.

Knowledge of the equipment facilities and techniques utilized in a licensed childcare facility.

Knowledge of municipal recreation principles and practices.

Skill in the supervision of school aged children.

Skill in the provision of school aged games and activities.

Skill in the provision of first aid.

Skill in verbal and written communication.

Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective actions.

Ability to communicate effectively with school aged children and adults.

Ability to handle incidents reports and confrontations in a recreation facility.

Ability to provide a positive customer service attitude towards all people entering the facility.

Ability to implement planned activities in a safe and positive manner.

Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background including but not limited to CBI/FBI criminal record check Department of Social Services Central Registry check and a drug screen.

Additional Information

Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment
Requires frequent use of school-aged games and classroom equipment used in a childcare facility.

Physical Demands
Requires regular sitting standing walking talking handling feeling or operating objects stooping kneeling crouching or crawling. Requires occasionalreaching with hands and arms climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with heavy lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision.

Environment
Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Employees holding this position may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme. The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment electrical equipment chemicals or radiant energy.
Additional Information: Parker is committed to maintaining a friendly hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions.

The duties of the job description are to be performed by demonstrating the Towns core values of Commitment to Quality Service Integrity Innovation and Teamwork. This job description does not intend to list every function of the position does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change.

In order to ensure the safety of the public and reduce the risk for loss background screenings are completed on applicants selected for employment internship opportunities and safety sensitive volunteer positions. All positions are subject to a basic screening process including but not limited to criminal history search reference check degree and employment addition to the basic screening process other screenings may include but are not limited to: Drug screen Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check polygraph examination psychological evaluation credit report and/or physical examination.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job SummaryUnder general supervision this position provides a safe and fun environment for children in the Fieldhouse Day Camp program through the supervision of designated groups.*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employm...