Summer Camp Counselor

*CITY OF WIMBERLEY* An Equal Opportunity Employer *JOB DESCRIPTION* *Position:* Summer Camp Counselor *Salary:* $11.
25/hour *Employment Status:* Part-Time/Seasonal *Dept:* Parks and Recreation *FSLA Classification:* Non-Exempt *Reports to:* Camp Supervisors *Closing Date:* May 26th or until filled *Age Restriction: *16 by date of hire *JOB SUMMARY* Our summer camps are seeking energetic, responsible Camp Counselors to provide a safe, healthy, and positive experience for campers.
Duties include leading campers through activities, managing transitions, encouraging healthy habits, and housekeeping duties.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent multitasker, with a genuine compassion for children and the environment.
Applicants should be patient, and willing to learn new skills and complies to all park rules and regulations.
*CAMP SEASON:* *Blue Hole Nature Camp* * Blue Hole Nature Camp is a weekly day camp program that the Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department provides to the nature-conscious youth of the community.
Our mission is to get kids out in nature and experience the Texas Hill Country in new and unique ways! Campers will learn camping skills, explore native Texas wildlife and their habitats, local flora and fauna, conserving our natural resources, and of course traditional camp games like archery and team-building activities! * Weekly May 27, 2024 – August 9, 2024.
(Monday - Friday / no weekends) * Hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm.
*Wimberley Summer Camp* * Wimberley Summer Camp is designed to provide children aged 6 to 12 with a safe and engaging environment where they can explore, learn, and create lasting memories.
With a wide range of activities and a team of dedicated counselors, every day promises new experiences and opportunities for growth.
* Weekly June 3rd, 2024 – August 2, 2024.
(Monday - Friday / no weekends) * Hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* * Experiences working with young children and leading activities.
* Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Knowledge of public Parks and Recreation policies and procedures.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Supervises campers at a 10:1 ratio.
* Performs housekeeping duties such as encouraging heathy habits, cleaning and disinfecting pavilion restrooms, supplies, and equipment.
* Complies and ensures compliance of all Nature Camp rules and regulations.
* Builds a trusting relationship between parents and camp staff.
* Ability to lead and inspire campers.
* Ability to make decisions and judgments based on policies and procedures.
*ESSENTIALS* * Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics.
This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class.
The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s).
This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position.
Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
* Intensive labor may be required for setting up and taking down heavy equipment from programs.
Must be able to lift 50lb.
* Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions.
* Must be able to participate in potentially strenuous physical activity.
*EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS* To perform duties in an efficient, organized, and respectful manner, maintaining a good relationship with citizens, co-workers, subordinates, and city management.
(Refer to employee policy handbook for policy, procedure, and regulations.
) Work cooperatively with management, staff, and community groups.
*The City of Wimberley does not and will not tolerate any type of violence, illegal discrimination, sexual harassment, or any kind of harassment in any form for that matter.
Any complaints will be promptly and thoroughly investigated.
Persons engaging in such conduct will be subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.
* *MISCELLANEOUS* This position is subject to a criminal background check, drug testing at any time required by the City during time of employment, the ability to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
*THE CITY OF WIMBERLEY IS A DRUG, ALCOHOL & TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.
* *Contact: *City of Wimberley, Parks and Recreation Department *Address:* 100 Blue Hole Lane, Wimberley, TX 78676 *Phone:* (512) 660-9111 *Website:* https://www.
cityofwimberley.
com/parksandrec An Equal Opportunity Employer Job Types: Part-time, Temporary Pay: $11.
25 per hour Schedule: * Day shift Work Location: Multiple locations