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Camp Counselor Job opening - Snowmass Village state Colorado ( Job openings )
Snowmass Village , state Colorado
( By Press Release office )
2022-02-16T00:00 - 2022-03-18T00:00 | 20 | 2
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Under the supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator, this position will assist with the planning, organization and implementation of camp activities. This position will supervise and monitor all camp participants and will actively and participate in all activities. This position receives work assignments with general guidelines and instruction and performs work duties under limited supervision.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The Town of Snowmass Village reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
Serves as an appropriate role model for all camp participants. Sets a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing, clean-up and sportsmanship.
Develops and implements summer camp schedules.
Directs both individual campers and groups.
Supervises all aspects of the campers’ day and ensures their well-being and safety.
Creates safe, unique recreation opportunities for camp participants that includes field trips, arts and crafts, sports and games. Plans, implements and evaluates all recreational activities for summer camp.
Organizes, promotes, manages and supervises summer camp activities, events, classes and programs.
Participates in staff trainings and meetings.
Maintains good public relations with participants’ parents.
Performs other duties as assigned, required or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control, good character, integrity and adaptability. Ability to deal with conflict professionally and effectively. Ability to relate to youth as well as one’s peer group.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience with, interest in and knowledge of children and concern for their proper care and well-being. Program Leaders must be at least 18 years of age and demonstrate an ability to work with children. Program leaders must have at least 3 months of full time or equivalent part time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school aged children. Program Aids shall be at least 16 years of age. Program aids shall work directly under the supervision of the program director or program leaders and shall never be left alone with children.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification (provided during Counselor Training)
Universal precaution certificate (provided during Counselor Training)
Authorization for mandatory criminal record checks submitted to the Colorado bureau of investigation for child abuse and neglect.
Adherence to and familiarity with the Colorado State Childcare licensing regulations.
EQUIPMENT USED
Calculator; computer; tape measure; copier; fax; scanner; telephone. Plotter PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Physical ability to actively participate in camp activities. Position may require long periods of walking, swimming, standing or sitting as well as periods of kneeling or squatting. Lifting: 20 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed outdoors. Counselors may be exposed to the summer sun and heat for extended periods of time. Counselors are required to swim in an outdoor pool on a daily basis. Incumbent may experience exposure to weather conditions and temperature changes, dust, fumes, odors and pool chemicals.
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