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Job Title: Camp Counselor I or II (depending upon experience and qualifications)

Department: Recreation

Classification: Non-Exempt

Pay Range (hourly) - Camp Counselor I: $21.16/min - $23.28/mid - $25.40/ max(depending upon experience and qualifications)

Pay Range (hourly) - Camp Counselor II:$23.28/min - $25.61/mid - $27.93/max (depending upon experience and qualifications)

Position Summary: Assists in the planning and delivery of Aspen City Camp youth recreation programs by providing supervision, leading activities, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children ages 5-14. Assignments may include summer camps, after-school programs, school break camps, and other youth programming as needed.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general supervision of the Camp Supervisor.
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Essential Job Functions:

Camp Counselor I
Performs entry-level recreation support work assisting with the supervision, engagement, and care of children participating in Aspen City Camp programs. Assists Camp Counselor II staff and the Camp Supervisor with implementing daily activities, maintaining a safe and positive environment, and supporting children ages 5-14 in day camp and afterschool programs.

Camp Counselor II
Performs responsible recreation work providing supervision, program implementation, and support for Aspen City Camp programs. Independently supervises groups of children, leads daily activities, communicates with parents and staff, and assists with coordinating program operations to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging experience for children ages 5-14 in day camp and afterschool programs.

Responsibilities Across All Roles:
Program Facilitation & Child Supervision
Supervises and or/ assists with the supervision of groups of children participating in day camp and afterschool programs.
Provides care and supervision for children ages 5-14 years old.
Organizes and/or assists with indoor and outdoor activities, including games, arts and crafts, projects, and other recreational activities.
Ensures activity spaces are clean, safe, and ready for daily programming.
Actively participates in and assists children with preparing for group activities such as swimming, climbing, ice skating, hiking, sledding, etc.
Creates a fun, safe, and educational experience for children by providing interactive activities, maintaining a positive environment, and encouraging participation.
Communicates clearly and effectively with parents during drop-off and pick-up times and when addressing behavior concerns. Maintains clear communication with fellow camp counselors and the Camp Director regarding problems, concerns, and ideas.
Ensures all children are properly signed in and out of the program each day.
Assists with facility clean-up duties, including cleaning tables and vacuuming at the end of the day.
Creates an inclusive and welcoming environment that supports children of varying abilities, backgrounds, and interests.

Training
Attends 15 hours of state-approved training throughout each year.

Coordination
Assists with creating monthly afterschool and camp schedules.
Coordinates daily activities during program hours.
Delegates tasks as appropriate and ensures adequate staffing is in place for field trips and all activities.
Administrative
Assists with maintaining records for each child enrolled in Aspen City Day Camp.
Assists with administrative duties as needed.

City Organizational Values:
Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
Other duties as assigned
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Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities
Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision-making on a thriving future for all.
Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication.
Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of the position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
Problem Solving: Ability to recognize problems and effectively work independently or with others to reach a viable solution.
Classroom Materials: Knowledge of art materials and tools necessary to instruct students in an informed class; managing student use of materials and their appropriateness for age and ability.

Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Camp Counselor I: Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hire and enrolled in high school.
Camp Counselor II: 18 years and older and High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:
Camp Counselor I: No experience or less than 3 months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable work experience with school-aged kids.
Camp Counselor II: Two years of college training and 6 months of satisfactory and verifiable full time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer experience in care and supervision of four or more school aged children.

Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates the ability to use basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.

Licenses & Certifications: When a driver's license or commercial driver's license is required for the position, must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date. Have a current CPR-First Aid certification, have attended and be able to provide certificate of completion for Standard Precautions and Child Abuse Reporter Training or be able to obtain within 30 day of start date.

Desirable Qualifications:
Current CPR-First Aid

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

NOTE: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background screening, including a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint-based background check, and Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (TRAILS). Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these screenings.

Position Type and Work Hours
Intermittent Monday through Friday, less than 29 hours per week.
Hours may vary with workload.
Evenings/Weekends: Occasionally (monthly) will be required depending on department needs and special projects.

Work Environment
Indoors: Gym and cafeteria space at the Aspen Elementary School.
Outdoors/Off-Site: Playgrounds at and near recreation facilities, hiking trails, rafting locations, Glenwood Caverns (including within the caves), and other recreation program destinations. Meetings, trainings, and conferences at a variety of city facilities and areas.

Physical Demands
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: Occasionally up to 20 lbs. unassisted such as small children, supplies, toys, etc.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Occasionally up to 20 lbs. unassisted such as small children, supplies, toys, etc.
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.