Summer Camp Counselor

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Harrisonville.

SUMMARY

The Recreation Attendant/Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for assisting the Recreation Coordinator of Fitness & Youth Programs with assigned recreation activities and youth program supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, implement, monitor and clean up after all youth programming

• Provide complete instructions to implement activities

• Provide age appropriate support and guidance at all times

• Have a working knowledge of all activities occurring in the Community Center in

order to plan youth programming accordingly

• Incorporate and enforce all Community Center policies, rules, and regulations; as well as specified activity rules

• Handle emergency situations, as needed, in a calm and professional manner

• Record any incidents and/or accidents as needed

• Represent the Harrisonville Parks and Recreation Department in a positive and professional manner.

• Always provide exceptional customer service to all patrons of the facilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Recreation Coordinator or the Manager on Duty

• All other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred
• Basic knowledge of assigned activities
• Previous experience working with children strongly preferred
• Able to be on your feet for most of the work shift

Schedule and Availability

• Must be available to work weekends and adjust to seasonal scheduling.
• Must be available to work holidays.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour.