Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #2885

Job Description JOB TITLE: Day Camp Counselor
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Recreation
CLASS/FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
HOURS: Varies (between 8am and 6pm)
DAYS: Monday-Friday

SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent of Recreation, the Day Camp
Counselor is responsible for the safety and supervision of the Day Camp participants. Day Camp
Counselors will plan, implement and execute daily activities and games. They will also be
required to provide daily feed back to the Superintendent and the parents. Counselors are
responsible in ensuring the delivery of a fun experience in a safe environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include, but are not limited to:
1. Supervise and ensure the safety of all participants at all times. This includes ensuring
participants are properly hydrated, playing in areas that are free of hazards, etc.
2. Leads and participates in activities, games, and experiences with all participants.
3. Track attendance and perform head counts of participants throughout the day.
4. Maintain a positive relationship with staff, peers, participants, parents, vendors, and
volunteers.
5. Demonstrates confidentiality of participant and agency information.
6. Demonstrates the capacity to make sound decisions and effectively communicate with
participants, parents, vendors, volunteers, and other staff members.
7. Responsible for any equipment and materials used.
8. Responsible for following and enforcing all guidelines of Mokena Community Park
District.
9. Responsible for cleaning activity areas during and at the conclusion of programming.
10. Prepare and submit incident reports, attendance reports, and any other required
paperwork daily.
11. Interact with parents/guardians during drop-off and pick-up times.
12. Communicate any behavioral or disciplinary problems to the attention of the
Superintendent.
13. Other duties as assigned.