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Position Summary: The Camp Counselor position for Kent County Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp requires experience with elementary age children and knowledge of age-appropriate activities. The Camp Counselor must have good communication skills, be willing to work in a team atmosphere, possess the ability to be firm but friendly with children, and must be able to be articulate and remain professional when dealing with other staff, children, and parents. The Camp Counselor must beat least 18 years of ageor a high school graduateto be considered for the position. Priority will be given to candidates with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, experience, long term interest in working with children and camps, and can be available for the entire camp schedule and orientation (mid-June to mid-August). This position requires the candidate to work independently and be responsible with groups of children on a daily basis. This position is considered to be one that is in the public eye and should always reflect a professional manner as well as exceptional character attributes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of children.
• Following lesson plans as designed and organized by the Director.
• Responsible for keeping supplies, equipment, and facilities in good condition.
• Resolving problems and conflicts between children.
• Administering First Aid to children as needed.
• Knowing and following all regulations including those required by the Department of Health.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The position requires a (45) forty-five per week (nine hours per day) during the (8) eight-week program.

Position Requirements:

• Attend orientation,
• A yearly pre-employment medical form completed (a negative TB test required for first year employees),
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (offered during orientation)
• Proof of age (photo ID).

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds,
• Light cleaning,
• Actively engaging in indoor/outdoor recreational activities with participants.

Kent County Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.