LSE Camp Counselor II - Track Out Camp

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

LSE Camp Counselor II - Track Out Camp

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

WORK LOCATION: John M. Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter St., Apex NC 27502

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7:15am - 3:00pm, schedule may vary

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled. Posting may close at any time without notice.

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Camp Counselors make time away from school fun! As a Track Out Camp counselor, you will lead and actively participate in active/passive games, arts and crafts, food experiences, outdoor activities, science experiments and more. Camp Counselors are expected to be role models and provide meaningful experiences for their campers.

This position is supervised by the Camp Directors and full-time Recreation Program Specialist. This position is part-time and does not qualify for benefits.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Actively leads participants in active/passive games, arts and crafts, food experiences, outdoor activities, science experiments, and others scheduled by Camp Directors.
• Effectively communicates at all times with Camp Directors.
• Monitor campers, with support of full-time staff, who have medical/inclusion accommodations.
• Administers first aid.
• Documents injuries and behavior incidents alongside Camp Directors.
• Identifies unsafe situations and work hazards, corrects them if possible and reports them to their supervisor.
• Implements camp rules and maintains behavior management policies in a positive manner.
• Maintain clean work and play areas.
• Carries out job duties in a safe manner in accordance with all Town policies; follows safety procedures.
• Driving a mini bus for field trips. (No CDL required)
• Other related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU''LL NEED:

Must be 16 years or older at the time of employment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Experience working with children ages 6-11.

Have a passion for leadership, creativity, camper engagement and fun!

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine''s Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.