Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

The City of Beavercreek is accepting applications for seasonal Camp Counselors in the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division of the Public Services Department.
GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: Assist with the coordination and daily operation of summer day camps for children. Plan, implement, and coordinate a specified program area for all camp participants. Duties are performed under the direction of the Camp Director and Recreation Program Supervisor, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture.
EQUIPMENT & JOB LOCATION: This position requires general knowledge of sports, crafts, nature and outdoor activities. Camps are held outdoors at various park locations throughout the summer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in all positions in this class.

• Plans, guides and directs assigned campers in a variety of camp activities related to weekly theme.
• Directs activities of 8 to 10 campers, serving as their counselor and leader.
• Ensures the safety of campers at all times, keeps camp areas clean, and demonstrates a concern for the environment.
• Maintains camper discipline as necessary.
• Maintains safety and well-being of camp participants.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Maintains good working relationships with employees, the public, parents of campers and campers.
• Sets a good example for campers, and encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
• Assists in post-camp evaluation of program.
• Performs other duties as assigned (i.e. Fourth of July).

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, fellow employees, other city employees, and the general public.
• Skill in dealing firmly, tactfully, and courteously with the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to gain certification in CPR/AED and First Aid (child through adult).
• Ability to work under the direction of the Camp Director.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Skill and ability to work with children and communicate with parents.
• Willingness to work outdoors.
• Understanding of child development, special needs, and behavior management.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferable fields of study: recreation administration, education or a related field; working towards a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree or a high school senior planning to enroll in a college or university.
• Coursework preparation in related fields such as early childhood education, outdoor education, program evaluation, personnel management, sports management preferred. Experience with youth camps favored.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, public relations, organizational, and planning skills.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Ability to work other than normal working hours, and to work various shifts as necessary.

Start Date: May 2024
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm (40 hours/week; schedule may vary); Part-time schedules available.
Uniform t-shirts or polo shirts and bucket hat or baseball cap provided.
EOE-M/F/D/V Drug-Free Workplace
REQUIRED: Your resume must include past employment hire and departure dates, ending salary, reason for leaving, and supervisor name and contact information.
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