Salary: $13.50 – $18.50 Hourly
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Job Number: 23-01873
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Division: Skate Park
Opening Date: 05/23/2023
Closing Date: 6/8/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Do you have a passion for action sports and enjoy working with youth? Cary is seeking energetic, creative, and responsible individuals at least 18 years of age to serve as Action Sports Camp Counselors. Candidates must be available to work an average of 30-40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday. General responsibilities will be to effectively plan, organize, and instruct recreational and educational activities for youth action sports camps.
Employment for Summer Camp starts in June and runs through August. Camp counselors are required to participate in training prior to camp.
Camp will be held at Godbold Park, an outdoor facility.
This is a seasonal (May-August), non-benefited position, up to 40 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Cary is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. Our goal is for our workplace to be one where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Typical Tasks
- Manages the group to ensure a safe and healthy camp for all participants during all activities;
- Uses group management skills to engage all children in daily activities;
- Implements age-appropriate recreational and educational activities to keep children active and help them develop skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship;
- Facilitates activities that give children a sense of accomplishment that comes from mastering techniques, skills, and completing projects;
- Sets up, takes down, and cooperates to sanitize/clean camp room and equipment daily;
- Carries out behavior management procedures and handle camper emergencies;
- Assists with camp opening and closing;
- Operates morning/afternoon carpool on a rotating basis;
- Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of action sports; General knowledge of traditional camps; General knowledge of equipment and supplies required for camp operation; Good organizational and time management skills; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to acquire knowledge of Town of Cary policies, procedures, and services of the department; Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with general public and with other staff; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Ability to exercise judgment in controlling the activities, behavior, and safety of camp attendees.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a proven ability to interact with youth.
- Requires high school diploma or GED.
- CPR and First-aid Certification preferred; training opportunities available.
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.
Regular and Probationary Full-Time and Part-Time Employees
The Town of Cary is pleased to provide a competitive, comprehensive benefits program to serve the needs of our employees and their families.
Because the Town of Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.
All regular and probationary full-time and part-time employees of the Town of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee’s hire date.
Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees
The Town employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the Town of Cary’s benefits package as described in this summary.
01
Will you be at least 18 years old by June 12, 2023?
- Yes
- No
02
Will you have a high school diploma or equivalent by June 12, 2023?
- Yes
- No
03
Please describe your previous experience supervising youth. Include details on where this experience was gained, for how long, and what age groups you were involved with. If you do not have this experience, enter “N/A”.
04
This position requires you to be available June 12th – August 18th from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Please note any schedule accommodation needs you may have.
05
Are you able to spend significant time outdoors in North Carolina weather conditions (i.e. heat)?
- Yes
- No
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