Summer Camp Counselor I [Therapeutics Activity Leader – Arts & Crafts]

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION

Parks & Recreation

Summer Program Counselor [Therapeutics Activity Leader]

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

Salary: $17.50

Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this job is to oversee summer camp youth, under direction of facility manager; managing camp program operations, administration, facilities, and recreational programs for campers with mild to moderate disabilities including but not limited to Physical, Emotional, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Attention Deficits and Learning Disabilities in an attempt to enhance their development through through Arts & Crafts enrichment activities. For seven weeks, we work with youth ages 5 – 18 to promote social, cultural and historical awareness an activity-based curriculum. Duties include but are not limited to: working cooperatively with administration and camp staff, supervising youth, planning and implementing activities, promoting camper participation, maintaining facilities and supplies, providing superior customer service, attending meetings, instructing campers in emergency procedures, abiding by organizational policy and procedures and performing other duties as required