Job Description

Summer Camp Counselor

SALARY                      $11.00 - 15.00 Hourly                                   LOCATION                 Hammond, LA
JOB TYPE                    Seasonal                                                       JOB NUMBER           2020-1-27 Holiday Camp Counsel
DEPARTMENT            Recreation                                                    OPENING DATE       01/24/2025 
 

CLOSING DATE      05/03/025 8:50 AM Central

Description

Summer  Camp COUNSELOR

The Summer Camp Counselor's primary location will be at the Hammond recreation Center , responsible for assisting with organization, planning, leading and teacl1ing of one or more activity classes of the camping program including: nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, events or field trips.

Position Runs from 05/19/2025 to 08/01/2025

Examples of Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 

• Assisting with organization, planning , leading and teaching of one or more activity classes of the camping program including: nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, events or field trips
• Acting as advisor, counselor, and go to person for the group of participants
• Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants
• Reporting to supervisor on activities , participants, plans, programs, problems and needs: recommending action, carrying our policies and objectives of programs
• Maintaining appropriate records, inventories, making report

Typical Qualifications

Education Required
Successful completion of 2 years College , preferably in Recreation, Physical Education , Elementary Education or related discipline desired; High School Graduation and sufficient experience working with youth may be substituted

Additional Requirements
Ability to direct and actively participate in activities with 10 to 15 active children between 5-14 years old; must be an experience and active swimmer; Ability to communicate clear and concisely work with campers, staff, parents, and general public .

Leadership skills to include the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm to the recreation staff, participants, and

parents; Ability to make mature decisions affecting the safety and well-being of children; Skilled and active participation in varied sports/recreation activities such as bowling, skating, field games, etc.

Supplemental information

 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Hammond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Agency                                                                                      Address
City of Hammond                                                                                   219 E Robert St

Hammond, Louisiana, 70401

Phone                                                                                        Website 985-277-5629                                                                                         . org

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Summer work, Seasonal work

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