Junior Camp Counselors - Seasonal

CITY OF NOVI seeks Camp Lakeshore and Camp PowerPlay Junior Counselors (June-­August) for full-time positions charged with providing a quality experience for children ages 6-12. The position will work with a camp counselor to provide 8 to 10 campers a week a safe, growing, fun camp experience and work with other staff in a supportive manner. Always conduct yourself in a personable and "professional" manner as befits a member of our staff, and an employee of the City of Novi. Staff will greet campers and families upon arrival and orientate them to camp. Staff will support Camp Counselor to provide the following activities: Performing Arts, Nature Activities, Creative Crafts, Special Events, Instructional Sports, Field Trips, Sports and Games, Special Programs, Activities listed on your sites plan. Participate in all camp functions; attend all staff trainings and meetings. Keep accurate records and submit reports that are properly completed, in a timely fashion. Report any suspicion of child abuse to your supervisor and discuss it with no one else. Help where needed in any area of camp to contribute to the successful operation of camp. This position will report to the Head Counselor and the Recreation Supervisor.

Up to 37.5 hours/week. Starting rate $13 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years old, have experience working with children, ability to work in the outdoors comfortably, must be enthusiastic and dependable, and CPR & First Aid certification required (provided by the department.)

Contact: Apply promptly by completing an application on our website, cityofnovi.org. Open until filled EOE.