Leddy Arena Summer Camp Counselor

We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and creative staff to work directly with school-aged campers by engaging and providing supervision for them at camp while making a positive impact in their lives.

Leddy Park Arena holds multiple camps throughout the year that require Camp Counselors and they work within the Burlington, Parks, Recreation & Waterfront's Department. Camps at Leddy take place during February School Break, April School Break and the Summer. Camp counselors work in cooperation with BPRW staff to help facilitate a recreation camp program which includes: ice skating, swimming, crafts, outdoor time, etc. Camp counselors are responsible for designing and executing camp activities & working with campers to provide a safe, fun and enriching program.

Leddy Arena is seeking Camp Counselors for the April Vacation Camp (04/22-04/26) and Summer Camps (June 24-August 16).

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $18.59 Hourly

• Follow all departmental and state rules and regulations.
• Assist in the planning and instruction of the camp program.
  • Program counselors may be asked to lead activities and lead specific groups of children.
• Check area for safety hazards and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Supervise and instruct groups of children ensuring safety and fun experience.
• Engage in program activities, including ice skating, swimming, crafts, and games.
• Use leadership skills and positive attitude with children to encourage engagement
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
• Respond effectively and promptly to communications from supervisor and co-workers
• Report all accidents and incidents occurring within jurisdiction to supervisor.
• Administer proper First Aid as required.
• Required to be on time when scheduled to work and accurately record time.
• Required to clean up at the end of the shift and maintain equipment organization.
• Participate in the evaluation process.
• Participate, if able, in skating programming portion of camp

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized situation preferred.
• High school diploma in progress or equivalent required.
• College course work in Education, childhood development, family studies, or recreation preferred.
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.
• Ability to deal effectively with discipline problems, co-workers and supervisors.
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices as they apply to group activities.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreation and/or leisure activities and group games.
• A cooperative attitude and a team player.
• Enthusiasm, patience, a desire to work with children and creativity
• Ability/knowledge of ice skating is not required but a positive attribute to camps at Leddy Arena

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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Employment Type: Temporary Seasonal