CAMP COUNSELOR (SEASONAL)

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

• 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 and Evaluates

• 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

• children and youth of various ages in diversified recreational based programs;
• monitors behavior and resolves issues;
• ensures that supplies, equipment, and facilities are in order, and recommends any necessary repairs or supply needs to the supervisor.

Provides Information and Assistance

• provides information and assistance to visitors and guests;
• resolves 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.

Maintains Facilities

• performs daily vehicle inspection and cleaning prior to beginning service;
• ensures that all required written reports are completed and submitted on a daily basis including inspection reports, incident reports, accident reports, and operational problem reports;
• identifies and reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair.

Maintains Physical Fitness

• performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent GED;
• One (1) year of recreation program experience, preferably experience in an organized camp setting.

Special Requirements

• Required Licenses or Certifications: Must obtain Class C with passenger endorsement within 90 day of appointment;
• Must possess 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;
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.

Other Requirements

• 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.