Lead Summer Camp Counselor Job Littleton area,Colorado USA,Child Care/Nanny

Overview

Description and program details are provided below. Key dates, hours, location, and benefits are listed to outline the Lead Summer Camp Counselor role and expectations.

Key dates: In-person staff training:
May 26-29. First day of camp:
June
1. Last day of camp:
August 7. No Camp:
May 25 and July 3

Hours: 40 hours per week, Mondays-Fridays only, plus 30 hours of virtual or in-person planning time prior to the in-person staff training

Location: Ranch House or Dakota Lodge (see Overview below for details)

Benefits

All employees are required to contribute to a Mission Square retirement account in lieu of Social Security. Seasonal employees contribute 6.2% with the District matching 6.2%
All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary 457 or a Roth IRA account
All employees enjoy recreational benefits to outdoor swimming pools, an indoor fitness center, and open space trails

Camp Overview

Campers enjoy active games, science, art, cooking, team building and more! Weekly schedules include swimming, tennis lessons, nature walks, and field trips to local and metro-area attractions, including zoos, candy factories, trampoline parks, and more. The Lead Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for developing their assigned camp’s weekly and daily curriculum following a set schedule, and leading the implementation of activities and providing daily support.

We have two school-age camp locations. The Ranch House summer camp is a recreation-based summer camp split into 3 age groups Lions (ages 10-12), Bears (ages 7-9), and Hoots (ages 5-6). The Dakota Lodge is a nature-based camp split into 2 age groups Frogs (ages 8-12) and Tadpoles (ages 5-7). Each age group has its own Lead Summer Camp Counselor. Dependent on preferences and staffing needs, the applicant would be placed at one of the two camp locations.

Essential

Functions

The following duties are an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the Lead Summer Camp Counselor and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.

Assists in developing and planning 10 to 11 weeks of an age-specific summer camp including weekly theme and the activities (games, crafts, etc.) to add to the daily schedule template;

Facilitates and leads assigned camp through the daily activity schedule

Leads and supports camp staff daily; organize and lead a team of up to 10-15 students in small, age-specific group activities in both an indoor and outdoor settings;

Works well with a team of staff to implement curriculum, lead large group games, hikes, and activities

Transports camp participants utilizing a District 14-passenger bus

Maintains a safe environment for program participants and ensure that proper safety precautions are being followed during program, field trips, and all excursions.

Follows the District’s philosophy of behavior management which includes positive reinforcement and redirection.

Communicates effectively, professionally, and regularly with the supervisor, teammates, and families through verbal and written communication.

Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other applicable activities and meets all deadlines; keeps up to date with all required certifications.

Consistently promotes a positive, professional image of the District and provides excellent customer service at all times.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Must be program leader qualified which requires the program leader to be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, have a minimum of three months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

Flexible and positive in an intense and dynamic work environment; utilizes creative problem solving within a sometimes challenging environment; ability to make quick, rational decisions in situations affecting the safety and wellbeing of program participants and possess the ability to carry out such decisions.

Availability to comply with the summer time-off policy, allowing no more than five days off.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualified to drive a District 14-passenger mini bus with passengers which requires the Lead Counselor to be at least 20 years of age, have a…


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