Temporary Employment - Summer Camp Counselors
Niagara University
- New York City, NY
- $15.00-20.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- Pre-plan and implement daily activities;
- Supervise all campers assigned to counselors group during all activities including movement around the building; (ex. gym to pool)
- Each counselor will be required to create, organize and implement one camp wide group activity;
- Develop and prepare materials and equipment needed on a daily and weekly basis;
- Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Camp Handbook and follow all directions issued by Camp Director;
- Inspect all facilities and equipment to ensure it's safety;
- Assist the Director with the preparation and maintenance of attendance records, inventories, and preparation of reports;
- Perform other related duties as required;
- Assisting in organizing and leading a variety of activities including but not limited to: Arts & Crafts, team sport games, demonstrations, drama, special events, and camp tournaments
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language sufficiently to be able to read and understand various forms, documentation, files and information in the department;
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills;
- Sufficient manual dexterity with proficiency to handle various office machines including but not limited to: calculator, copy machine, computer, and typewriter;
- Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone with or without reasonable accommodations;
- Experience with and knowledge of youth programs in a summer camp setting;
- Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to be able to verify accuracy of record keeping and athletics information;
- Basic knowledge and ability to implement rules to basic recreation activities and games
- Counselors must be at least 16 years of age
- Experience supervising children or completion of a training course is required.
- Police background checks are required.
- Character references are required