Camp Counselor - Camp Cape

Overview

Job Title: Camp Counselor - Camp Cape May

Department: Tourism, Civic Affairs & Recreation

Hours: Seasonal

Job Description:

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.

• 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.

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• 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.

• Previous Camp Counselor experience.

• 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.

• 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.

• Communication
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Understanding and Appreciation for Human Differences
• Civic Responsibility
• 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

Benefits and other Employment Information can be found on our website:

The City of Cape May is a Civil Service Municipality and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Cape May, NJ
643 Washington Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
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