SW V - Head Camp Counselor

  • Jackson County Missouri
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • 3mo ago
  • Part-Time
  • On-site

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Parks + Rec - Seasonal Jobs
 
Title: Seasonal Worker V - Head Camp Counselor
 
Location: Blue Springs, MO.
 
Grade:  099NM
 
Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for supervising and coaching all camp counselors, providing visibility and access to staff throughout the day.
  • Responsible for correcting camper conflict when unit counselors are unable to, following camp policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for assisting with staff training and staff scheduling.
  • Communicate issues relating to staff to Camp Director.
  • Assist in coordination of daily programming, curriculum writing, first aid materials, medications.
  • Serve as point-person on field trips.
  • Set the example for counselors in professionalism, enthusiasm, and engagement with campers and approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Strong leadership and organization skills.
  • Knowledge of youth development and previous experience working in a camp setting.
  • Must attend training week plus work all 10 weeks that camp is open for the summer (40 hours a week).
  • First aid/adult and child CPR certification is required prior to start of camp.
  • Lifeguard certification desired.
  • Must submit to/pass pre-employment drug screen/background check.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!