Camp Counselor

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and quality of life depend on the choices we make today. Join a team that values teamwork, cooperation, quality communication, and exceptional public service while encouraging creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily implementation of program standards.
• Maintain a comfortable and safe environment for participants’ health and well-being.
• Plan and coordinate activities, including setup and cleanup.
• Supervise and lead children through organized sports, swimming, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, and games.
• Provide appropriate discipline and guidance as needed.
• Process enrollments, registrations, and payments.
• Communicate with parents during drop-off and pick-up.
• Ensure safety practices are followed; administer First Aid and perform CPR if necessary.
• Clean, sanitize, and organize classrooms.
• Provide transportation for participants by driving a van; perform safety checks of vans.
• Complete fifteen (15) training hours annually.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Camp Aides and volunteers.

Camps you may assist with include:

• Gold Medal Camps – different sport each week
• Rock Rec Camp – arts and crafts, swimming, hiking, games, trampolines
• Multi-Sport Camp – different sports each day plus swimming and trampolines
• Great Outdoors Camp – hikes, biking, zipline, challenge hill, Sky Trek, Adventure Tower

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 3 months (480 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time experience working with school-aged children in a similar setting; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
• Current CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration Certifications required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License or obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment.
• Must provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.
• Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review.

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong oral communication skills for clarity and effective expression.
• Skill in operating a multi-passenger vehicle safely.
• Ability to perform CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to respond to parent and child concerns with tact and courtesy.