Ecology Center Camp Counselor Job at City of Evanston
From $13.75 an hour
- Attend mandatory staff training sessions the week of June 5th - June 9th
- Lead program activities and games for camp participants
- Responsible for the safety of individuals in camp
- Supervise and lead participants in daily camp activities and field trips – may include overnight camping, canoeing and fishing
- Assist in the management and evaluation of assistant counselors
- Assist in the management and evaluation of volunteers
- Responsible for effective and appropriate communication to caregivers regarding participant progress and behavior within program setting
- Attend staff meetings as scheduled by camp director/program coordinator
- Enforce late pick up policy and ensure all participants are properly dismissed to caregiver
- Responsible for care and maintenance of camp equipment and storage areas
- Complete written reports such as accident, incident and the like on a timely basis
- Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention
- Performs other duties as assigned by camp director, camp assistant directors or program coordinator
JobID: 619
Position Type:
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
Date Posted:
12/8/2022
12/8/2022
Location:
Ecology Center
Position Type: Parks and Recreation – Seasonal
Ecology Center
Location: Ecology Center
Description:
Responsible for the supervision and safety of children ages 5-13 and camp day instruction; including planning and leading of games, activities and science/nature education for camp participants. Responsible for the supervision of assistant counselors and volunteers. Responsible for communication with the camp director/program coordinator concerning these individuals.
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
Experience working with children
At least 1 year experience working in a camp setting
High school diploma or GED
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with complex problems
Ability to read staff manuals, memoranda, and attendance sheets
Ability to complete attendance sheets, accident reports, incident reports and camper behavior reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, and style.
Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, citizens, and the public as well as other employees; speaking extemporaneously on a variety of subjects.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
Rate:
Starting at $13.75/hour
Schedule:
This is a full-time, seasonal summer position. Schedule includes ten consecutive weeks during the summer. Typical working hours are 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, at camp location.
Application Procedure:
To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check
The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY)
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