Camp Counselor

Do you like working with children and have experience working with them? Have you thought about working in education or recreation? Can you provide oversight of elementary school-age children, lead them in activities, help them have fun, and make sure they are safe? Working as a Camp Counselor for Churchill County Parks and Recreation's summer day camp program, called SumFun, might be just right for you! The SumFun program is for children currently enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade, and it offers  fun & games, snacks, arts & crafts, field trips, swimming, and more. You would help plan activities for the program and then supervise the children who are participating in the program. The county is looking to hire several employees for the summer - you would typically work about 20 hours per week (or more). If selected, you would also be eligible to work during the school year as an after-school counselor, working about six to ten hours per week during the after-school program.

You would be responsible for maintaining an orderly atmosphere, using positive discipline techniques in dealing with elementary school age children, and working with children and parents on a regular basis.    

Churchill County is accepting applications online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers. (Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled).

Please be sure to include work and volunteer experience that is applicable to the position in your application. Applications will be reviewed based on the description for the position and the applicants' experience with children. Please include volunteer and babysitter experience with children. The most appropriately qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.  

Number of hours worked per week will vary based on the needs of the public. There are no retirement or county health benefits. Hours are flexible to meet public needs and at times make the following conditions mandatory: shift work, split shifts, rotating work schedule and weekdays. (Employees over age 16 may be required to work 10-hour shifts as needed.)

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. 

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Sets up activities and cleans up after each event; prepares supplies and materials for each session/day; attends field trips as assigned and oversees the safety of participants.
• Leads recreational activities for participants; instructs participants to aid their understanding of the activities; addresses concerns of participants and members of the public; deals effectively with the public on a regular basis.
• Performs routine maintenance and custodial functions; maintains facilities and equipment in a neat and orderly condition; keeps rooms, closets, games and equipment organized daily. 
• Maintains an orderly atmosphere among the participants in the program; uses positive discipline techniques and a consistent award system when working with participants.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required; demonstrates support towards the Parks and Recreation Department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education and Experience:
Some experience working with elementary school age children preferred. 
Some experience in recreation activities or a related field is preferred.
 
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Special events planning and administration.
• Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in an events program.

• CPR.
• First Aid.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or department goals, objectives and activities.

• Coordinate and direct varied activities involved in a recreation program.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

• Current American Red Cross Community CPR certification, or ability to obtain such certification in a timely manner. (The county will provide training for applicants who do not currently have certification.)
• Current American Red Cross First Aid certification, or ability to obtain such certification in a timely manner. (The county will provide training for applicants who do not currently have certification.)

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent, walking, sitting, talking and hearing.  Occasional use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.  Occasional lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
 
Work environment includes exposure to outside weather conditions, including high and low temperatures.  Frequent contact with members of the public.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.
                                                            
 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. 
2. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
3. Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.