Recreation Camp Counselor – Lead
Salary
$16.00 to $18.00 Hourly
Hours
Monday – Friday up to 40 hours a week. No nights or weekends!
Benefits of working with Eden Prairie Parks & Recreation:
- Valuable work experience enhancing skills such as communication, leadership, initiative, and organization.
- Spend your summers outside working to make a difference in the youth of Eden Prairie.
- No evenings or weekend hours!
- Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Swag (t-shirt, hat, bag)
Locations
Miller Park, Homeward Hills Park, Crestwood Park, Prairie View Park, Lake Riley Park, Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie
Community Center
Applicable Careers
Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, Healthcare, Therapist OT/Speech/PT, School Counselor, Psychologist, Recreation
Description of work environment.
Every summer we welcome passionate, independent, and caring individuals to our camp community. We look for team-oriented individuals, to help us create quality experiences for every young person in our summer camp programs. Leads are vital members of our summer team. We value growth and opportunities to learn and grow as an individual and future professional in your field of study. Gain valuable experience with curriculum development each week, implantation of lesson plans, student, and behavior management, how to lead a group and increased communication skills.
Position Details
The Camp Counselor Lead – is a lead position at the City’s Day camps. This position is on the leadership team and coordinates, designs, and manages the daily program activities, staff, and campers. The lead is responsible for ensuring an effective and cohesive operation on a day-to-day basis. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are but not limited to:
- Manages the operations of the day camp site, is the onsite supervisor for the counselors at the site; conveys expectations of the program and prepares recommendations for the improvement of the program.
- Develops, organizes, and conveys the weekly program plans to the counselors in the camp setting.
- Assists Sr. Recreation Supervisor in the delivery of staff orientation, trainings, and staff meetings.
- Prepares for the program by organizing supplies, communication prior to and during the camps to parents and being a communication support for counselors.
- Pro-actively identifies and solves problems and areas of concern for staff, campers, and parents.
- Establishes and maintains high levels of a positive staff working environment by providing mentorship and support to counselors.
- Assists counselors in the supervision of the campers and the management of their needs.
- Attends weekly leadership meetings.
- Completes reporting procedures for all accidents/incidents, behaviors, medications, or emergency forms.
- Supports counselors in behavioral management of participants.
While these areas are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees may be called upon to perform a variety of duties in their roles with the City.
Position Requirements
- 19 years of age or older
- Three (3) years’ experience working in a recreation, education, or related field
- Previous experience supervising seasonal staff, with the ability to relate to youth and adults (Preferred)
- CPR and First Aid certification desired or must be completed with in the first 30 days of employment
- Previous experience working with children required, especially Autism or behavior disorders.
- Experience developing and implementing programs and activities, good communication skills, teamwork, and flexibility.
- Experience working with students with disabilities.
- Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt
City Expectations
All employees are expected to contribute to the success of our organization by demonstrating the shared values: Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, Performance, Relationships.
Position Specific Expectations
Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors’ message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.
Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.
Sound Judgment: Able to decide based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.
Pre-employment Process
The City of Eden Prairie conducts professional reference and criminal history checks for all employees joining the organization. In addition, the following is required for this specific position: drivers check (must have valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record). All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.
Application Process
Please complete an application at www.edenprairie.org/employment
Timeline
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Review Applications
As applications are received
Interviews
on going
Expected Start Date
Late May, 2023