Assistant Counselor - Seasonal

This position is responsible to facilitate, lead, and assist Lead Counselors in supervising program participants in games, arts and crafts, and other planned activities at the Explore More Summer Camp program.

Internally – Parks and Recreation staff.
Externally – General public.

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• Responsible for the supervision of a designated camp group lead by a Lead Counselor.
• Implements age-appropriate activities for youth and program curriculum as directed by program Coordinator.
• Provides a safe environment with clear rules and expectations for participants.
• Provides guidance and role modeling for youth participants and Leaders in Training.
• Assists Lead Counselor in manages daily roster of group participants and assists coordinators with the drop-off and pick-up process.
• Communicates with parents and guardians as necessary.
• Assists program coordinators and Lead Counselors in the development and implementation of participant behavior plans when necessary.
• Assists in management of assigned group room, equipment, and materials and supervise cleaning schedule, maintenance needs, and daily upkeep of said resources.
• Organizes and/or participates in activities and special events for youth.
• Inspect program area daily for any safety precautions prior to youth arriving on site.
• Maintains equipment or supplies used for activities.
• Reports any lost or damaged equipment to supervisor.

• Performs related work as required.
• Be at least 15 years of age.
• Have the desire to work with the public.
• Be available to work a part- time schedule of up to 35 hours per week.

• First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire.
• Willing to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including day and evening hours.
• Ability to motivate youth in the Explore More program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to implement a wide variety of recreational activities for youth.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.

the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

• Office environment: 24% or less
• Sitting, standing: 24% or less
• Walking, reaching, pulling: 24% or less
• Typing/data entry: 24% or less
• Talking, hearing: 24% or less
• Close and distance vision: 24% or less
• Color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision: 24% or less
• Atmospheric
  
  Conditions:
  
  24% or less
• Hazardous materials: 24% or less
• Environmental: 24% or less
• Light (25 pounds of force): 24% or less

Mounds View is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City Council, City Administrator or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.