Seasonal Lead Summer Camp Counselor - Grades K-5

Seasonal Lead Summer Camp Counselor - Grades K-5

The Town of Kittery is searching for Seasonal Lead Summer Camp Counselors. The pay rate for this nonexempt position is $22.44 per hour or more based on experience. This position will lead a group of campers ranging between kindergarten and 5th grade. This seasonal position is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, beginning June 22 and ending August 21. Candidates must be available to work a shift between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This seasonal position is not benefit eligible.

Camps will be programmed for the following groups:

• Kindergarten and 1st Grade
• 2nd and 3rd Grade
• 4th and 5th Grade

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, motivated, great with kids, dependable and must successfully pass a background check. The purpose of this seasonal part‑time position is to work the Kittery Community Center summer camp program. This position reports to the Youth Programs Supervisor.

Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising youth in the program; keeping children safe; managing daily functions of summer camp programming, making quick judgments in any moment; taking charge in any situation as needed; taking responsibility for an assigned group; communicating with camp families, assisting in instructing camp counselors; participating in daily activities and special events; taking direction from supervisor;

taking attendance; and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Youth Programs Supervisor.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises assigned children in accordance with Maine State licensing rules;
• Provides leadership, instruction, and ongoing assistance to counselors and campers during program;
• Coordinates and implements daily and weekly camp activities;
• Assists Sports/SAFE Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor in ensuring that all environments and supervision of children are safe and age appropriate;
• Maintains awareness of staff to student ratios and notifies supervisor of ratio changes during the day;
• Demonstrates respectful and appropriate interaction with all staff, campers, and families;
• Communicates effectively and in an appropriate professional manner with parents;
• Identifies and responds to camper behavior issues;
• Manages Sign In/Sign Out area when assigned;
• Responds to first aid needs of children in program;
• Plans/implements activities and events as assigned by;
• Maintains accountability for all equipment and uses it in an appropriate manner;
• Required to be with campers at all times;
• Assigns camp counselors tasks and responsibilities as necessary;
• Assists supervisor in the staff evaluation process;
• Assists in administering medication in accordance with Kittery Community Center policies;
• Attends all staff meetings and training sessions and completes all assigned online trainings;
• Reports any accidents, injuries, and incidents to supervisor and immediately fills out the appropriate paperwork;
• Assists in maintaining program records including, but not limited to, attendance, emergency forms, media release forms and incident reports;
• Serves as a positive role model;
• Adheres to duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor;
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Education in recreation, outdoor education, childcare, or related field preferred with experience in recreation, or a strong interest in youth programs, a combination of relevant work and education experience, and an interest in public service;
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Show examples of significant leadership or youth experience;
• Understanding of age‑appropriate activities and behavior management techniques for children in grades K‑5;
• Ability to communicate effectively and in an appropriate professional manner, and to convey or exchange professional information, including camp personnel and other town employees;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, staff, parents,…