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City of Palo Alto

Recreation Leader I -Camp Counselor

SALARY

$12.00 - $14.73 Hourly

LOCATION

Palo Alto, CA

JOB TYPE

Limited Hourly

JOB NUMBER

201800665

DEPARTMENT

Community Services Department

OPENING DATE

03/02/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$12.00 - $14.73 Hourly

LOCATION

Palo Alto, CA

JOB TYPE

Limited Hourly

JOB NUMBER

201800665

DEPARTMENT

Community Services Department

OPENING DATE

03/02/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Description


Under general supervision of the Site Director and the Assistant Site Director, Summer Camp Counselors work to provide direction Counselors in Training (CITs) to ensure that the City Of Palo Alto guidelines, safety policies and procedures are being followed. Summer Camp Counselors will lead activities during the summer season while providing a safe and fun environment for the participants. Camp activities include sports, games, field trips, and arts and crafts. 

 

Essential Duties

  • Lead a variety of non-competitive activities such as arts and crafts, games, hikes, field trips, and possible overnight activities. 
  • Provide supervision while encouraging group and individual participation.
  • Enforce rules on site.
  • Attend all training and staff meetings.
  • Lead and encourage CITs in their performance.
  • Work well with a diverse population of children in a variety of activities and situations.
  • Responsible for assuring the program meets the needs of the participants and CITs.
  • Perform CPR/First Aid if necessary.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.
  • Display a high level of motivation, integrity, customer service, and professionalism.

This is a Limited Hourly non-benefited position and not to exceed 415 hours per fiscal year (July - June).  The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on the assignment.

 

Employer
City of Palo Alto
Phone
650 329-2376
Website
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org
Address
250 Hamilton Ave

Palo Alto, California, 94301
Employer
City of Palo Alto
Phone
650 329-2376
Website
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org
Address
250 Hamilton Ave

Palo Alto, California, 94301
Recreation Leader I -Camp Counselor Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Are you available to attend our mandatory In-Service training week (June 4 - June 8 from 9 am - 5 pm each day)?


* QUESTION 2
Are you available to work at least 6 out of the 10 weeks of summer (June 4 - August 10)?


* QUESTION 3
Do you have any preferences for which camp you'd like to work at?
* Required Question