Camp Counselor - James Island Rec Complex

Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : 1088 Quail Drive, SC
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202101215
Department: Recreation
Division:James Island Recreation Complx
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
The City of Charleston is looking for 2 Day Camp Counselors for the summer season at the James Island Recreation Complex! In this role, you will conduct summer programming for children.
Examples of Duties

• Work under the leadership of a Recreation Department Facility Manager, Camp Director, and Camp Unit Leaders.
• Assist in running an all-day summer camp program at a City recreation center.
• Work with an assigned group of 10-12 campers; ages may range from 6 to 12.
• Adhere to a provided schedule of activities including: swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports, and educational enrichment.
• Monitor the safety and wellbeing of participants.
• Supervise summer hires, volunteers, and counselors in training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Available to work Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 pm for the summer camp season.
• Able to stand and walk outdoors in a variety of weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.