JOB TITLE: PRESCHOOL CAMP COUNSELOR- RECREATION DEPARTMENT

CLASSIFICATION: SEASONAL, NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR: RECREATION SUPERVISOR

HOURS:  TUESDAY – FRIDAY MORNINGS

EMPLOYMENT GRADE: 5 BASED ON HOURS

PAY RANGE: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY: PRESCHOOL CAMP COUNSELOR

The Preschool Camp Counselor is a part time seasonal position that may require additional hours per week. Camp Counselor should display a desire to work with children ages 3-6 through positive interaction and role modeling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as a positive role model while teaching and encouraging healthy leisure lifestyle.
•  Interacts positively and professionally with campers.
• Leads and helps plan daily activities.
• Maintains and implements safety standards and procedures at all times to ensure a well-rounded program in a safe, positive environment.

• Will attend all scheduled trainings and meetings as deemed necessary by the Recreation Supervisor.
• Will enforce all Summer Camp policies and procedures.

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices
• Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
• Attend professional educational and safety trainings
• Assist with emergency procedures and building evaluation
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
• Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor
• Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor

Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forwards them to supervisor