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Day Camp Counselor

Howell Recreation
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager-Youth Services, directly supervises day to day camp programs and assists the Manager and Supervisor in planning, implementing, and organizing activities. This position has hours that vary but generally are Monday-Friday 7:00am – 6:00pm and may include some evenings and weekends. This position is typically scheduled for 33-40 hours/week.
 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides guidance to the participants of the Day Camps
  • Creates, plans and oversees the camp units. Planning the activities, field trips and snacks.
  • Oversees activities and promotes good behavior and choices. If a participant is not following the guidelines of the Center, Counselor will follow policy to correct the situation and notify the supervisor for corrective action.
  • Coordinates and oversees day to day programs for teens and/or youth to include cultural arts, physical activities, and special interest classes.
  • Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources.
  • Assists in determining materials, equipment, facility, instruction needed for each activity or program and coordinates with other staff members.
  • Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phones, typing correspondences, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, making arrangements for rental and use of Recreation facilities, helping set up the facility for activities and events. Miscellaneous duties include the ones listed but are not limited to the listed.
  • Performs custodial duties in HAPRA facilities including but not limited to sweep, mop, and vacuum floors; stock restrooms and other areas with supplies; wipe down kitchen and bathrooms; any other needs as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as directed.
     

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be 18 years old on or before June 1, 2026 or a 2026 high school graduate
  • High school diploma or equivalent and experience with youth, specifically school aged children. HAPRA, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
  • Highly positive and enthusiastic style capable of motivating others
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to follow directions and work independently to complete tasks or duties assigned
  • Ability to assess situations, problem-solve and work effectively under stress within deadlines and changes in work priorities.
  • Ability to work at times other than normal business hours and travel to other locations.
  • Skills in the use of office equipment and technology, including computers, Microsoft Suite applications, and related software.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
     

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone and electronically, read regular and small print, view and produce written and electronic documents, and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile in a variety of settings, and will need to be able to stand, climb, sit, stoop and kneel, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Accommodations will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight. While performing the duties of this job, the employee might work in outside weather conditions. The typical work environment of this job is an open center or off-site location setting where the noise level varies from quiet to moderately loud.
 

BENEFITS:

  • Fitness Facility Membership
  • Earned Sick


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To apply for this job visit https://www.howellrecreation.org/jobsvolunteer to download an application and follow instructions to submit it. Applications can also be brought to our Open Interview Day on February 28th from 10am-1pm at the Bennett Rec Center.