Day Camp Counselor I at City of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Are you an outgoing people person who loves working with kids? Do you believe in offering kids a structured fun environment to thrive in? Then you might be an ideal candidate for our day camp.  Day camp counselors lead a group of 10 campers throughout the day both in and out of the water. You will be assisting campers through different activity stations while helping campers traverse social experience with other campers. Day camp counselors lead with excitement and joy and help campers have a phenomenal summer experience. Exceptional counselors will be able to work independently, communicate with parents and guardians, and properly manager camper interactions.  May exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Season is June to early September. Counselors will work a set schedule either for the early shift of camp or the afternoon shift of camp. Counselors will work between 20 – 30 hours a week.

Experience

• Minimum of 18 years of age. Knowledge of behavior management and instructional methods. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement a day camp program Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment. The City offers CPR/AED and First Aid classes, which are free to Parks employees.

• Experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting.

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