Summer Program Counselors

Requisition Code: SUMPC

Classification: Non-Exempt – Hourly

Pay Range: $15.00 per hour
Reports to: Interim OCC Director

Date: March 1, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Under the supervision of the OCC Director and/or Program Coordinator; assigned to coordinate and supervise young participants at Carbuncle beach facility. Leads participants in recreational and educational activities such as athletics, game play, crafting, etc. Ensures that program equipment is used correctly.

Responsibilities
The Counselor is responsible for:

• Plan outdoor activities or sports for groups of participants.
• Create weekly or daily schedules considering children’s age groups and interests.
• Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, or crafting).
• Escort and oversee children.
• Educate participants through games and explorations.
• Set up and maintain equipment.
• Resolve occasional arguments between children and address behavioral issues.
• Make sure all safety rules are followed.
• Ensure site is clean and that participants don’t litter recreational areas or nature.
• Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed.
• Keep accurate incident logs.
• Sell Carbuncle Park Passes and monitor visitors to ensure passes have been purchased.
• Sell concessions as/when needed.
• Other beach/facility related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment:

Counselors are required to work at a freshwater lakefront where they are exposed to inclement weather conditions, often with insufficient protection from the sun. Hazards may be presented by naturally occurring and regularly changing conditions such as water temperature, debris, and uneven sand.

Physical Demands

• Ability to push, pull, or lift 20 pounds (frequently), 50 pounds (occasionally).
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time in varying outside air temperatures and climate conditions.
• Must have sufficient hearing to perform the duties of the job.
• While performing duties of this job, employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; jump, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to walk, run, jump, or stand on uneven terrain.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Part time (16-30 hours/week) 11-14 weeks desired.

Travel

None

Required Education and Experience

• 16 years of age or older.
• Proven experience as Counselor or similar role working with children.
• Familiarity with camping and various outdoor activities.
• Patient and reliable.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• A love for children.
• Energetic and positive personality.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching, or carrying children)
• First aid- and CPR-certified preferred.
• High school diploma or High school enrollee.
• You will need to pass a drug or background test according to local laws.

Work Authorization

AAP/EEO Statement
The Town is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. The Town will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally protected class status, including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation as defined by law, national origin, member of uniformed military services, physical or mental disability, age as defined by law, or genetic information.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.