Camp Counselor

​DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

SUPERVISOR: Camp Director

SALARY: Starting Salary $12.50 per hour

LOCATION: The Pointe at Ballwin Commons

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Lead Camp Counselor, the Camp Counselor is responsible for carrying out daily planned activities, entertaining campers, and being a positive role model for participants. The Camp Counselor is to ensure all safety risk management policies and procedures are followed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Carry out daily activity plans
• Assists Lead Camp Counselor in developing activity plans
• Supervise an assigned group throughout a full day of activities
• Communicate effectively with Camp staff and participants
• Attends field trips and assures risk and safety management is carried out
• Assist program activities
• Articulates camp rules to participants
• Interact with camp staff and participants while multitasking
• Role model for the City of Ballwin Parks and recreation policies, procedures, and mission statement
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to participate at a high level of energy for a long period of time
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. objects
• Maintain a professional and mature attitude toward responsibilities, fellow staff and parents
• Work effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public
• Must be available to work May - August

UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB:

• 2024 Summer camp staff shirt, shorts and tennis shoes

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age or older
• Attaining a degree in Parks and Recreation, Education or a related field preferred
• Prior work experience with children is essential
• Ability to plan, organize and personally lead children in a variety of games, activities, sports, arts/crafts
• Prior customer service experience, leadership and/or staff supervision experience
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with parents and children involved with the programs
• Experience leading and implementing the risk management system
• Must be available for a full summer at 40 hours per week
• The perfect candidate must demonstrate character that is conducive to the City of Ballwin Parks and Recreation mission statement