Camp Awareness Counselor
Open Date: 2172026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Seasonal: Seasonal Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Bargaining/Non-Bargaining: Non-Bargaining Division: Venues Parks and Arts Location: Recreational Experiences Reports To: Howard Park Manager Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Pay Rate: $14-15 per hour
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated individual to plan, organize, and implement engaging programs at Camp Awareness, an outdoor day camp located at the Izaak Walton League in Wheel Lock Park. Our camp aims to foster a lasting appreciation for the great outdoors through activities such as hiking and fishing, while introducing participants to the day camp experience. Our goal is to ensure that each day is filled with new and exciting adventures for our youngest campers.
Core Values and Organizational Pride:
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values:
You are expected to champion our values and organizational pride, making sound decisions, embracing coaching and accountability, communicating with excellence, valuing diverse people and perspectives, and exhibiting a positive attitude and owning your health, wellness, and safety.
Supervision Exercised:
Not applicable
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee Camp Awareness operations Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. • Provide support and supervision of Campers attending Camp Awareness. • Lead a variety of educational and recreational activities, including skits, storytelling, hikes, campfire programs, and nature exploration. • Provide a high level of customer service while working with campers, parents, guests, and staff. • Assist the Camp Supervisor in daily face-to-face communication with parents. • Assist with administrative tasks, such as managing attendance rosters. • Support junior counselors in their roles and responsibilities. • Conduct daily inspections of the park and submit necessary safety checks and work orders. • Assist in maintaining sanitation, housekeeping, and care of campgrounds, supplies, and equipment. • Work collaboratively with other counselors to foster a supportive team environment. • Administer first aid as necessary and complete written reports. • Address and resolve conflicts among campers, promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Non-Essential Marginal Functions:
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
Education, Qualifications, and Knowledge:
• High School Diploma or equivalent education. • Two years of experience in an outdoor camp setting preferred. • Leadership experience preferred. • Enjoys working with youth ages 7-14 years. • Ability to effectively communicate directions or instructions to individuals and groups. • Ability to deal effectively with the public, children, parents, and caregivers. • Ability to learn, instruct, and implement new activities and programs. • Ability to work with special needs, behaviorally challenged children, and children with medical conditions. • Creative, imaginative, enthusiastic, resourceful, and extremely flexible.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
• CPR/First Aid Certified
Equipment:
• Walkie-Talkie • Telephone • Sports and recreational equipment
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this jobs duties, the employee is often required to sit, walk, talk, or hear.
Work Environment:
Work is performed outside. Weather conditions can be normal to extreme, hot or cold, wet or dry. Noise levels can be moderate to high. The entire camp area is smoke-free.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Required:
• Background check • Pre-employment drug screen
About the Organization:
South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. Its the fourth-largest city in Indiana, with over 100,000 residents. South Bends flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the citys industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The citys 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues, make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and play.
EOE Statement:
The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, should contact the Legal Departments ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbend.in.gov, and Human Resources at humanresources@southbend.in.gov, to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
EOEADA Statement:
The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016, Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5a and 41 CFR 60-300.5a.
Position Requirements:
• Required: Background check, Pre-employment drug screen
Apply Now:
This position is currently accepting applications.