Day Camp - Lead Counselor

This position assists in supervising the daily operations of the summer Day Camp Program. This includes serving as a liaison between the Day Camp Counselors and Day Camp leadership staff and communicating with the participant's parents.

This position can work part time during the spring in preparation for the program. Upon completion of the program, additional hours may be available. Year-round sporadic hours are available with the Recreation Department.

• Assists in developing weekly day camp schedule including but not limited to tag games, crafts, kickball, science activities, slime, cooking projects, water activities, dress up days, theme days, field trips, Friday fun days, and much more!
• Assists in providing on-site leadership to day camp counselors and participants
• Assists Recreation Specialist in training Day Camp Staff
• Purchases, inventories, and maintains all supplies required for Day Camp
• Identify safety issues and maintains positive behavior plan for all day campers
• Responsible for supervision of children and facilitating activities.
• Ensure all equipment is set up, and activity area is safe.
• Observes, enforces and explains all facility rules and regulations to participants.
• Reports problems or needs to management.
• Responsible for clean-up of Day Camp activity area.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Answering phone calls
• Act as first responder
• Lead camping groups when necessary
• Communicate with parents
• Maintains accurate child files

• Working with special needs children is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of appropriate programming and activities for youth
• Knowledge of standard safety practices
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents and staff
• Able to direct the daily operations of the program for the staff
• Ability to follow City Government rules and regulations
• Able to keep records and complete all necessary paperwork for the program
• Must be able to work in a team environment

• High School Diploma is required, minimum of Associates Degree in education or child care is preferred
• At least 1-3 years of experience working with children. (Past teaching/coaching experience would be ideal)
• Valid Driver's License

New Berlin Community Center at Hickory Grove: 2600 S. Sunny Slope Road, New Berlin, WI 53151

New Berlin Activities and Recreation Center: 15321 W National Avenue New Berlin WI 53151