Seymour Town
TheSummer Recreation Camp Counselor is responsible for leading and implementing day-to-day programs and activities for children in small and large group settings. The Counselor is responsible for the participants’ safety, development, growth, and skill achievement in their assigned group and within the overall program.
Take responsibility for the health, well-being, and happiness of all children. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for the safety of the children in your group and their whereabouts at all times
Build relationships with participants in your assigned group and provide supervision to all children in the program as needed
Teach and assist with playground programs and encourage participation
Implement, lead & actively participate in all aspects of the Childs’ day both in small and large group activities, including special events and off-site trips Encourage and creatively motivate all children to participate in all activities ensuring that no child is left out
Know, understand and enforce ALL safety and emergency procedures associated with the program and p rovide and/or assist in first aid as needed
Complete accident/incident reports as needed and follow all accident/incident policy & procedures
Wear staff t-shirt and proper clothing daily
Ensure that the site is kept clean, and organized, and coordinate the use & care of supplies & equipment
Identify and respond to behavior issues; communicate to Head Counselor or Parks & Recreation Manager
Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, daily attendance and daily departure.
Cooperate with and assist other counselors as needed. Be a team player
Refer all parents and guardians as needed to Head Counselor or Parks & Recreation Manager
Other duties as assigned
Essential skills
Ability to motivate & encourage children of all ages to participate in a group environment.
Ability to communicate with children and adults with kindness, respect, and understanding.
Ability to use computers, including MS Office when necessary to complete reports and recordkeeping.
Highly energetic and motivated individual who engages and leads
Qualifications
16 years of age or older and pass an employment background check (18 yrs or older) required by the Town
Demonstrated experience and a desire to work with children
The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
Enthusiasm, an abundance of energy, sense of humor, patience, self-control and a desire to have fun!
Must be available to work Mon-Fri for 6 continuous weeks
Stay late or arrive early for staff meetings as needed and attend all staff trainings in late/Mid-June
Possession of current CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Concussion Training Certifications or Successful completion of courses given by Seymour Recreation
Supervision Received
Reports directly to the Head Counselor. Works under the general direction of the Parks & Recreation Manager
$17/per hour
Town Address
Seymour Town Hall 1 First Street Seymour, CT 06483 Phone: 203-888-2511 Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:30PM Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Take responsibility for the health, well-being, and happiness of all children. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for the safety of the children in your group and their whereabouts at all times
Build relationships with participants in your assigned group and provide supervision to all children in the program as needed
Teach and assist with playground programs and encourage participation
Implement, lead & actively participate in all aspects of the Childs’ day both in small and large group activities, including special events and off-site trips Encourage and creatively motivate all children to participate in all activities ensuring that no child is left out
Know, understand and enforce ALL safety and emergency procedures associated with the program and p rovide and/or assist in first aid as needed
Complete accident/incident reports as needed and follow all accident/incident policy & procedures
Wear staff t-shirt and proper clothing daily
Ensure that the site is kept clean, and organized, and coordinate the use & care of supplies & equipment
Identify and respond to behavior issues; communicate to Head Counselor or Parks & Recreation Manager
Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, daily attendance and daily departure.
Cooperate with and assist other counselors as needed. Be a team player
Refer all parents and guardians as needed to Head Counselor or Parks & Recreation Manager
Other duties as assigned
Essential skills
Ability to motivate & encourage children of all ages to participate in a group environment.
Ability to communicate with children and adults with kindness, respect, and understanding.
Ability to use computers, including MS Office when necessary to complete reports and recordkeeping.
Highly energetic and motivated individual who engages and leads
Qualifications
16 years of age or older and pass an employment background check (18 yrs or older) required by the Town
Demonstrated experience and a desire to work with children
The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
Enthusiasm, an abundance of energy, sense of humor, patience, self-control and a desire to have fun!
Must be available to work Mon-Fri for 6 continuous weeks
Stay late or arrive early for staff meetings as needed and attend all staff trainings in late/Mid-June
Possession of current CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Concussion Training Certifications or Successful completion of courses given by Seymour Recreation
Supervision Received
Reports directly to the Head Counselor. Works under the general direction of the Parks & Recreation Manager
$17/per hour
Town Address
Seymour Town Hall 1 First Street Seymour, CT 06483 Phone: 203-888-2511 Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:30PM Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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