CAMP COUNSELOR

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Oversees Camp Commerce guests, and enforces rules and safety standards
• Leads program activities, and assists participants in recreation activities and special programs
• Reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, and security issues

Instructs, Monitors, and Supervises

• Instructs, monitors, and supervises arts and crafts programs, team sports, games, and other recreation activities at Camp Commerce
• Organizes sports, hikes, and other exercise activities
• Maintains discipline at indoor and outdoor recreation facilities
• Instructs various arts, crafts, games, and sports explaining the rules and techniques for each activity
• Evaluates performance of participants in instructional programs and assists with skill improvements
• Provides youth with the opportunity to learn life skills and subject matter skills in a physically and emotionally safe setting
• Reports unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries

Supervises and Leads

• Supervises and leads children and youth of various ages in diversified recreational based programs
• Makes sure behavior is managed and issues are resolved
• Ensures that supplies, equipment, and facilities are in order
• Recommends any necessary repairs or supply needs to the supervisor

Provides Information and Assistance

• Provides information and assistance to visitors and guests
• Solves problems and customer service inquiries within scope of authority

Operates Transportation Vans

• Operates transportation vans in accordance with all traffic laws, regulations and procedures
• Maintains order among passengers, and handles volatile situations according to procedures

Daily Vehicle Inspection and Cleaning

• Performs daily vehicle inspection and cleaning prior to beginning service
• Completes and submits required written reports including inspection reports, incident reports, accident reports, and operational problem reports
• Identifies and reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair

Maintains General Appearance of Camp Facilities

• Cleans areas in and around the facility
• Arranges equipment and performs other general maintenance duties as required

Special Requirements

• Required Licenses or Certifications: Class C with passenger endorsement, First Aid and CPR certification
• Must be available to work during camp operating hours including evening, weekend, and holidays
• May be required to work overtime
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards
• Requires occasional travel
• Must pass a background investigation

Benefits

• The City shall match employee deferred compensation contribution in an amount not to exceed 5% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period
• Part-time employees are not eligible for CalPERS Retirement Benefits