Summer Day Camp Counselor
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HOURLY:
This position receives an hourly rate of pay and is assigned to work less than 1,000 hours from the employees start date to the employee’s anniversary date.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
DIRECTLY REPORTS TO:
Day Camp Site Director
JOB PURPOSE:
To lead day camp activities for an eight week FVSRA Day Camp site for children and young adults with disabilities.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
COMPENTENCIES:
COLLABORATION:
Promotes and supports work teams and groups
RELIABILITY:
Performs responsibilities dependably and accurately, fulfills promised actions
RESPONSIVENESS:
Focuses on the customer, willingly helps others and provides prompt service
ASSURANCE:
Conveys trusts and inspires confidence
EMPATHY:
Deals with individuals, appreciates their differences, handles emotions and shows compassion
for others
SELF CONFIDENCE:
Recognizes the contributions of others and is conscious of own ability
INITIATIVE:
Begins and follows through energetically with plans and tasks
COMMUNICATION:
Shares information, listens to what others are saying
ADAPTABILITY:
Makes decisions and solves complex problems
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The Day Camp Counselor must, with or without reasonable accommodations, be able to perform the following functions:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee may be exposed to elements when driving to meetings or when assisting with outdoor functions. Most activities are performed indoors; these conditions include lighting and temperature.-
High School or College student with coursework in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, Education or a related field of study.
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Must demonstrate knowledge of disabilities and have a proven experience with children and young adults with various disabilities.
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Must have a knowledge of recreation activity planning and program adaptations for participation by individuals with a wide range of disabilities.
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Must demonstrate enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and ability to work effectively with people with disabilities, FVSRA staff, FVSRA member agency staff, parents/guardians, participants, school district personnel, community agencies, as well as members of the general public.
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Must have good organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to work independent and solve simple to moderately complex problems.
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Must demonstrate dependability, promptness and punctuality.
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Be a team leader, promoting group cohesiveness.
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Be safety conscious.
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Ability to engage in activities requiring physical exertion. Ability to perform required duties under stressful situations without supervision.
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Attend the orientation prior to the start of camp.
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Arrive at campsite 30 minutes prior to camp starting and remain until camp is secure as determined by Camp Director.
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Keep all personal camp and camper information confidential.
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Responsible for the safety of the campers at all times.
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Assist the Head Counselor in planning and leading various camp activities.
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Assist Head Counselor with writing weekly activity plans based on the goals for the assigned group.
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Responsible for participation in all camp related activities.
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On swim days, must have suit on and actively participating in water with campers.
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Attend all day camp scheduled or emergency staff meetings.
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Assist with camper supervision during times of transportation.
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Assist campers in the locker rooms for dressing and in bathroom use.
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Responsible for proper use of all equipment and returning it to its proper storage space.
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Responsible for the upkeep of all supplies/equipment and facilities utilized for camp.
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Perform appropriate leadership duties if requested to do so by the Summer Day Camp Manager or the Day Camp Site Director..
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Lead at least one activity per day.
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Assist on all field trips.
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Maintain an open line of communication with all camp staff. Any problems with campers, staff or camp related issues can be discussed with your Head Counselor, the Camp director, and/or at staff meetings.
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Complete final camp evaluations and recommendations.
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Strive to make the camp program a rewarding experience for the campers as well as yourself.
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Maintain a safe and secure camp environment and experience for campers and fellow staff.
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Gather, load, transport and set-up equipment and supplies for activities.
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Supervise individuals, including at times the use of physical restraints.
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Physically assist individuals in wheelchairs by pushing, pulling or providing stabilization on unknown terrain.
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Physically transfer individuals from wheelchair to chair, into and out of vehicles, from pool deck into pool, in washroom facilities, etc.
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Active participation in programs.
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Lift and carry as much as 25 pounds for as long a distance as 300 feet.
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