SW V - Head Camp Counselor

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Parks + Rec - Seasonal Jobs Title: Seasonal Worker V - Head Camp Counselor Location: Blue Springs, MO. Grade: 099NM Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Duties:

• Responsible for supervising and coaching all camp counselors, providing visibility and access to staff throughout the day.
• Responsible for correcting camper conflict when unit counselors are unable to, following camp policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assisting with staff training and staff scheduling.
• Communicate issues relating to staff to Camp Director.
• Assist in coordination of daily programming, curriculum writing, first aid materials, medications.

Serve as point-person on field trips. Set the example for counselors in professionalism, enthusiasm, and engagement with campers and approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset. Minimum

Qualifications:

Strong leadership and organization

skills:

Knowledge of youth development and previous

experience:

working in a camp setting. Must attend training week plus work all 10 weeks that camp is open for the summer (40 hours a week). First aid/adult and child CPR certification is required prior to start of camp. Lifeguard certification desired. Must submit to/pass pre-employment drug screen/background check.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work!

We offer:

excellent

benefits:

, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!