Summer Camp Counselor

General Definition of Work

The Camp Counselor supervises a group of children in the vast array of Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Programs, including, but not limited to athletic, arts and sciences, and general summer camp activities. Assists the Program Supervisor with planning and carrying out activities. Works under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor and the general supervision of the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director and the Parks and Recreation Director. Examples of camps may include, but are not limited to: Community Camps, Fun Camp, Art Camp, Chess Camp, Sports Camps (Swimming, Snorkeling, Fitness, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Wrestling). Age groups range from young children (3-7), to children (8-12), and/or teenagers (13-15). Shifts may include weekdays, weekends, mornings, afternoons, or evenings, depending on specific camp schedules.

Essential Functions

• Aids in the development and implementation of daily routine, schedule, programming, and organization of all summer camp activities
• Maintains control and discipline of a group of children at all times and in all locations
• Works closely with the Program Supervisor in implementing scheduled activities
• Carries out the programs scheduled for summer camp
• Aids in preparing required reports and forms
• Prepares areas and locations to be used during summer camp programs
• Obtains and stores equipment in proper areas in an organized manner
• Enforces all safety rules
• Upholds and enforces department policies
• Reports potential physical hazards in the facility and equipment to the Program Coordinator
• Effectively communicates problems to the Program Supervisor, Department Program Coordinator, and Department staff or others
• Administers lifesaving and emergency techniques covered by certified training

Special Requirements

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities: High School Diploma or GED Certification, Must be at least 18 years of age, Completion of a CPR, Standard First Aid, AED courses, or have the ability to obtain training, and any other training scheduled by the department, A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, see and hear, use hands and arms to write, throw, reach and catch, stoop to pick up equipment, frequently required to use hands and arms to write, throw, reach and catch, stoop to pick up equipment, occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms, occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and repetitive motions, occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting, Work regularly requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms, occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting, Work has standard vision requirements, Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound, Work requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities, No benefits are available for this position.