Overlook Day Camp Counselor

Job Title: Overlook Day Camp Counselor Department: Recreation

• Reports To: Youth Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: No Safety Sensitive: Yes Classification: Non-Exempt Job Level: 3 Driving Status: No Work Environment: Overlook Activities Center Summary: Manheim Township's Overlook Day Camp is a 10-week summer camp running early June-mid August for kids grades 1-6. Working hours will vary based on shift schedules Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:45am-6pm. Select mandatory training schedule will be provided by the program manager.This seasonal position is responsible for supervising campers and ensuring they have a safe and positive experience. Counselors will be in direct contact with children, other counselors, parents, and will report to the Youth Program Manager.

Essential Functions Work as a team with Camp Directors and other counselors to provide a safe and fun environment for all campers. Act as a leader and positive role model for campers.

• Lead structured games, activities, and crafts independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain a clean environment and manage supplies including but not limited to sporting equipment, crafts, and board game pieces.

Supervise campers' daily activities, including active supervision and engagement when at the Overlook Pool.

• Assist with camper sign in and sign out daily.
• Handle, document and communicate any minor behavioral and medical issues to Directors.
• Assist with preparations for future weeks by preparing activities and supplies.

Physical Requirements Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently. Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to talk, hear, and see. Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers.

Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs. Competencies Ability to engage with campers and parents. Capability to adapt and change activities based on the group's interest. Ability to effectively communicate rules, boundaries, guidelines, and scoring of various games and activities. Capability to engage in arts and crafts activities.

Capacity to communicate with children grades 1-6 in a mature and respectful manner; speak clearly to large and small groups. Possesses an outgoing, energetic, and positive attitude.

Skills:

Knowledge of various recreational games and activities. Possesses good leadership, communication, and social skills. Abilities

• Communicate effectively with participants and parents.

Give clear and concise instructions. Required Education and Experience Participation in large group extracurricular activities. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Preferred Education and Experience Enrolled in a secondary education program for Education, Park and Rec, or related field. 2-years supervising children.

Additional Eligibility Requirements Must pass required State and Federal Background Checks Disclaimer This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.