Job Title: Camp Counselor - Camp Cape May
Department: Tourism, Civic Affairs & Recreation
Hours: Seasonal
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: CAMP COUNSELOR
The Camp Counselor will perform a variety of tasks in a summer camp setting including recreation activities, arts and crafts, sports, games, drama performances, camping, and hobbies.
Send resume and application to employment@capemaycity.com
REQUIREMENTS:
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to learn and enforce the camps safety and operating rules.
- Must attend staff meetings and orientation during the summer season.
- Must complete and pass a background check.
- Must be CPR certified.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous Camp Counselor experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to swim and pass a swim test (if applicable).
- Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities including water-based games and activities.
- Able to maintain attention and high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to spend majority the of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Plans and leads activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games and hobbies.
- Enforces camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in the recreational facilities.
- Performs first aid following prescribed procedures and contacts emergency medical personnel when required by the situation.
- Demonstrates use of recreational equipment and teaches participants the principles, techniques, and safety procedures for each activity.
- Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp and facility rules.
- Reports camper complaints to leadership and works to resolve issues.
- Performs other related duties as required.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT:
- Must act and represent the City of Cape May in a positive and professional manner.
- Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks.
- Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings for all areas necessary.
- Maintain communication with other Recreation staff members and your supervisors.
- Communicate clear and concise information as needed to patrons, students, emergency medical service personnel and police services.
- Adhere to all Cape May Recreation guidelines and non-negotiables.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to enforce policies while providing a high level of customer service to campers, faculty/staff, and community members.
- Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and Cape May Recreation staff.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manages their time and balance professional and personal commitments.
- Arrives prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrates service excellence.
- Able to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently.
- Ability to work as a team with other staff and management.
- Positively promotes Cape May Recreation to peers and patrons.
TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS:
- Communication
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Understanding and Appreciation for Human Differences
- Civic Responsibility
- Effective Leadership
- Change Management
- Conflict Management
- Customer Service
Evaluation will be based on self, peer, and supervisory evaluations.
Pay Rate: Based on Experience
Minimum Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, Seasonal
Civil Service Job Description can be found here: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/02297.htm
Benefits and other Employment Information can be found on our website: https://www.capemaycity.com/jobs
The City of Cape May is a Civil Service Municipality and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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