04/16/20
There is a three tier structure for counselor positions; Lead Counselor, Senior Counselor and Counselor
All counselors should have the following:
Desired Qualifications:
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Current CPR certification
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Ability and desire to work with children outdoors
 Ability to relate to one’s peer group
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Ability to accept guidance and supervision
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Ability to assist in teaching an activity
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Good character, integrity, and ability to adapt to program setting
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Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
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College or High School age students, or equivalent
Responsible To:
Recreation Director, Recreation Assistant, Recreation Commissioners, Summer Program
Director, and Assistant Summer Director
Specific Responsibilities:
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Learn the likes/dislikes of each participant
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Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group
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Carry out established guidelines in enforcing program safety regulations
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Assist in teaching or leading an activity
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Be available all weeks of the program, July 7 th
– August 15 th
; Monday –Friday;
8:30am – 12:30pm
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Be present for all mandatory training /orientation days; June 24 th . Assist with setting up and cleaning up for all activities
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Oversee the safety of the children participating in the program
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CPR Certified (Recreation Department to offer a certification program – if not able to go on the date offered staff is required to become certified on their own)
Lead Counselor - Lead Counselor has had previous experience working with children in a similar camp/recreation environment. They will be required to check children in and out each day, work with Specialty Directors in coordinating their group activities, supervising other counselors in their group, and be responsible for overseeing their entire group. To record and report any injury and behavioral incident to the Summer Program Director and Assistant Director.
Assist in maintaining open lines of communications between the participants, parents, Program
Director, and Recreation Director.
Senior Counselor - Counselor works directly with the Lead counselor in assisting with daily activities of his/her assigned group, and has previous experience working and supervising children.
Counselor - Works directly with Lead Counselor and other counselors of their assigned group.

04/16/20
Desired Qualifications:
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Training and experience in creative arts
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Current CPR certification
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At least one season of a playground/camp experience
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Ability to plan, set-up and teach skills to staff and children
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Ability to supervise staff, plan, organize and make daily project plans, and order supplies and equipment
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Desire and ability to work with children
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Ability to accept guidance and supervision
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Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
Responsible To:
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Director of Recreation
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Recreation Assistant
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Recreation Commissioners
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Summer Program Director
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Assistant Summer Program Director
General Responsibility:
To plan, direct, and supervise arts program including but not limited to, crafts, arts, jewelry, ceramics, and plan and organize with the other Coordinators for all special events
Specific Responsibility:
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Available to work June – mid- August, hours vary as needed
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Be present for all mandatory training /orientation days
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Assist in coordination of entertainers/educators
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Daily set up and final clean-up of arts area
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Teach staff their responsibilities in activities during staff training
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Teach and monitor proper use of equipment
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If other staff utilizing supplies, create check-out and return system
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Conduct initial and end of season inventory
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Assist Inside Play/Special Events Director with projects
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Submit orders through Summer Program Director as needed, keeping budget in mind, and ensuring timely arrival of materials
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Final evaluations and recommendations of program success and future improvements

04/16/20
Desired Qualifications:
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Training and experience in sports /athletic activities
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Current CPR certification
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At least one season of a playground/camp experience
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Ability to plan, set-up and teach skills to staff and children
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Ability to supervise staff, plan, organize and make daily project plans, and order supplies and equipment

Desire and ability to work with children

Ability to accept guidance and supervision

Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
Responsible To:

Director of Recreation

Recreation Assistant

Recreation Commissioners

Summer Program Director
General Responsibility:
To plan, direct, and supervise sports/outside activities, and plan and organize with the other Coordinators for all special events
Specific Responsibility:

Available to work June – mid- August, hours vary as needed

Be present for all mandatory training /orientation days

Assist in coordination of entertainer/educators

Plan and coordinate special events
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Daily set up and final clean-up of any applicable areas

Teach staff their responsibilities in activities during staff training

Teach and monitor proper use of equipment

If other staff utilizing supplies, create check-out and return system

Conduct initial and end of season inventory

Submit orders through Summer Program Director prior to onset of Playground
Program , keeping budget in mind, and ensuring timely arrival of materials
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Final evaluations and recommendations of program success and future improvements

04/16/20
Desired Qualifications:
 Training and experience in organizing special children’s programs for inside activities

Current CPR certification

At least one season of a playground/camp experience

Ability to plan, set-up and teach skills to staff and children

Ability to supervise staff, plan, organize and make daily project plans, and order supplies and equipment

Desire and ability to work with children

Ability to accept guidance and supervision

Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
Responsible To:

Director of Recreation

Recreation Assistant

Recreation Commissioners

Summer Program Director
General Responsibility:
To plan, direct, and supervise inside activities and plan and organize with the other
Coordinators for all special events
Specific Responsibility:

Available to work mid June – mid- August, hours vary as needed

Be present for all mandatory training /orientation days

Daily set up and final clean-up of any applicable areas

Teach staff their responsibilities in activities during staff training

Teach and monitor proper use of equipment (if applicable)

If other staff utilizing supplies, create check-out and return system

Conduct initial and end of season inventory
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Seek assistance and plan ideas with Art/Crafts Director and Nature Environment
Director
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Submit orders through Summer Program Director as needed, keeping budget in mind, and ensuring timely arrival of materials
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Final evaluations and recommendations of program success and future improvements