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Educator – Camp FUNset Counselor Seasonal Part Time Job opening - Porter County state Indiana ( Job openings )
Porter County , state Indiana
( By Press Release office )
2022-03-22T00:00 - 2022-04-21T00:00 | 26 | 2
POSITION: Educator – Camp FUNset Counselor
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
WORK SCHEDULE: Part-Time (schedule varies)
STATUS: Part-Time Seasonal
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $9.00 per hour
Interested in a fun summer job? Join our team at Camp FUNset at Sunset Hill Farm County Park to gain leadership skills and create an amazing summer camp experience for the campers. Each week at Camp FUNset includes STEM activities, archery, games, art activities, ropes course challenges, time with our farm animals and community garden, leadership development, and nature activities. As you can see, we have a lot of fun activities each week, and we are looking for Camp Counselors that can continue to provide a welcoming environment and help the campers make amazing summer memories. Read below for the job description and duties:
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
This position is seasonal consisting of 8 weeks in June-August rotating from day camp counselor to occasional sunrise and sunset camp counselor. The camp week runs Monday-Friday with day camp hours of 9am-3pm and sunrise and sunset camp hours of 7-9am and 3-6pm.
The following job functions comprise a summary of job duties, requirements, and responsibilities contained in the job description prepared for this position. The job description will serve as the primary document in the selection and hiring process; and constitutes the context or incumbent job performances and evaluation. To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to satisfaction. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direct supervision of Camp Coordinator:
Act as a role model in your attitude and behavior setting a good example to campers and others in regards to general camp procedures and practices such as sanitation, schedule and sportsmanship.
Lead and assist in regularly creating, coordinating, conducting, and evaluating safe, fun, and effective camp activities for all areas of camp appropriate for your age group.
Act as primary caregiver for each of your campers assuring that campers are properly supervised at all times including small group environment, and large, all-camp events. Be alert to the campers needs, and help them have fun!
Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures as needed using appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Recognize and respond to opportunities for group problem solving and provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success while at camp.
Take primary responsibility for the health, well-being, and happiness of campers. Be aware of any allergies and/or meds for all campers.
Encourage a fun and imaginative learning environment creating scenarios and scripts to enhance the experience of camp activities and events.
Be familiar with park rules, and aware of the safety of campers.
Create and keep civil relationships with fellow staff members.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience working with children.
Must complete mandatory week long staff training held prior to camp start date and be available all days of all 8 weeks of camp.
The capacity to work as a team member.
Ability to teach and lead a variety of recreational activities.
Capacity to be flexible and improvise when needed.
Problem solve by analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
Be sensitive to gender, age, cultural diversities and disabilities.
Current CPR, AED and first aid certification or willing to obtain.
Ability to pass a background check.
PHYSICAL EFFORT & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to work inside and outside in normal weather conditions.
Employee is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and hike on various terrains.
Exposure to soiling of clothing or skin surface.
Ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
Must be able to assist campers in an emergency.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DOWNLOAD AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
and submit the complete application via:
EMAIL to:
lisa.hokky@porterco.org
or
REGULAR MAIL OR DROP OFF to: Department of Parks & Recreation, Porter County Administration Center, 155 Indiana Ave. Suite 304, Valparaiso IN 46383
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