Summer Camp Counselor
3CDC, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Camp Counselor
Ziegler Park Summer Camp got its start in 2017, shortly after the park reopened to the public following a $32 million renovation. Located in the Pendleton neighborhood, near Over-the-Rhine, Ziegler Park creates an engaging atmosphere for local youth including a playground area, interactive water feature, basketball courts, and a full-size swimming pool featuring a diving well and diving boards, climbing wall and 5 regulation lap lanes with diving platforms. Campers participate in daily activities including nature programming, STEM-programming, swimming, chess instruction and more.
The Camp Counselor is responsible for leading programs and experiences for children in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group. Counselors are directly responsible for a group of children ages 7-13. They will work collaboratively with other Counselors and the Camp Director to provide a joyful, safe and enriching summer experience for the children in their camp group. Counselors must be enthusiastic about engaging children in daily camp activities including swimming, chess, STEM learning, nature programming, and team building activities.
Important schedule notes for the Camp Counselor include:
Team training May 28th -29th.
Camp Dates- Monday, June 3rd - Thursday, August 8th - Monday thru Thursday only; no camp on June 19th or July 4th
Camp Counselor daily hours are 8:30am-4:30p.
Tasks:
Ensure that campers are supervised at all times and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
Follow a weekly schedule for your camp group.
Proactively lead activities for your camp group in an enthusiastic and engaging manner.
Manage transitions to ensure timely arrival of your entire group.
Identify and respond to camper behavior issues. Mediate any conflicts that may arise between campers in your group.
Report any notable concerns or incidents to Camp Director.
Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
Keep track of camper dietary restrictions and allergies and ensure proper snacks/meals are distributed to each camper in your group.
Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers' safety and their whereabouts at all times.
Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area, know/review all emergency procedures, and respond to emergency situations immediately.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Qualifications:
At least 1-2 years of experience with childcare, teaching or camp counseling required.
Ability to lead, organize, and implement program activities.
Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to participate in potentially strenuous physical activity.
Demonstrated skills in conflict mediation.
Licenses, Credentials, Certifications:
First Aid CPR certification preferred.
Water Safety Training.
Skills or specialized knowledge:
Must be able to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
Physical and Mental Demands:
Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, swimming, team building initiatives, physical games, and activities.
Must be capable of carrying loads of up to 30 pounds.
Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
Must have the ability to physically manage and support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).
Ability to perform a variety of tasks outdoor in hot temperatures.
Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
If applicable, remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
If applicable, see and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Additional mental requirements: compare, decide direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, and interpret.
Ability to regulate emotions and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Ziegler Park Summer Camp got its start in 2017, shortly after the park reopened to the public following a $32 million renovation. Located in the Pendleton neighborhood, near Over-the-Rhine, Ziegler Park creates an engaging atmosphere for local youth including a playground area, interactive water feature, basketball courts, and a full-size swimming pool featuring a diving well and diving boards, climbing wall and 5 regulation lap lanes with diving platforms. Campers participate in daily activities including nature programming, STEM-programming, swimming, chess instruction and more.
The Camp Counselor is responsible for leading programs and experiences for children in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group. Counselors are directly responsible for a group of children ages 7-13. They will work collaboratively with other Counselors and the Camp Director to provide a joyful, safe and enriching summer experience for the children in their camp group. Counselors must be enthusiastic about engaging children in daily camp activities including swimming, chess, STEM learning, nature programming, and team building activities.
Important schedule notes for the Camp Counselor include:
Team training May 28th -29th.
Camp Dates- Monday, June 3rd - Thursday, August 8th - Monday thru Thursday only; no camp on June 19th or July 4th
Camp Counselor daily hours are 8:30am-4:30p.
Tasks:
Ensure that campers are supervised at all times and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
Follow a weekly schedule for your camp group.
Proactively lead activities for your camp group in an enthusiastic and engaging manner.
Manage transitions to ensure timely arrival of your entire group.
Identify and respond to camper behavior issues. Mediate any conflicts that may arise between campers in your group.
Report any notable concerns or incidents to Camp Director.
Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
Keep track of camper dietary restrictions and allergies and ensure proper snacks/meals are distributed to each camper in your group.
Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers' safety and their whereabouts at all times.
Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area, know/review all emergency procedures, and respond to emergency situations immediately.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Qualifications:
At least 1-2 years of experience with childcare, teaching or camp counseling required.
Ability to lead, organize, and implement program activities.
Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to participate in potentially strenuous physical activity.
Demonstrated skills in conflict mediation.
Licenses, Credentials, Certifications:
First Aid CPR certification preferred.
Water Safety Training.
Skills or specialized knowledge:
Must be able to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
Physical and Mental Demands:
Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, swimming, team building initiatives, physical games, and activities.
Must be capable of carrying loads of up to 30 pounds.
Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
Must have the ability to physically manage and support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).
Ability to perform a variety of tasks outdoor in hot temperatures.
Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
If applicable, remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
If applicable, see and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Additional mental requirements: compare, decide direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, and interpret.
Ability to regulate emotions and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.