Day Camp Counselor (Temporary - 20 hours) - No Experience Required

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence). Job Details What we offer:Plano Parks and Recreation offers so much more than just a paycheck:Flexible scheduleCompetitive payNo experience necessaryRequired training - FREERequired certifications - FREERequired work attire - FREEHighly respected employerGreat resume builderGreat first jobAn opportunity to make a differenceOpportunity to meet new friendsFun team environment Job Details Plano Parks and Recreation is looking for Day Camp Counselors for our summer camp programs. Below is a listing of the primary job responsibilities:Directs a variety of recreation activities while maintaining discipline and safety.Assists in teaching various games, arts and crafts, drama, and music activities.Renders first aid in case of minor injury.Assists in the issuance and collection of camp equipment.Assists in conducting special events for the camp program. What we are looking for Our Day Camp Counselors are critical to the success of our summer camps. They help create an environment where the kids feel safe, welcome, and have a sense of belonging. Day Camp Counselors must have the ability to lead a variety of daily recreation activities, interact and participate with campers, set a good example, have strong leadership skills, and at the same time provide exciting experiences for kids. Qualities we are looking for include spontaneity, passion, excitement and energy, and the occasional silliness. You don't have to be good at sports, crafts, or games to be a good Day Camp Counselor; you just have to want to be a part of the camp experience.Summary of Duties: The Day Camp Counselor conducts a general program of recreation at an assigned site.Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSManagement reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.Directs a variety of recreation activities while maintaining discipline and safety.Assists in teaching various games, arts and crafts, drama, and music activities.Renders first aid in case of minor injury.Assists in the issuance and collection of camp equipment.Assists in conducting special events for the camp program.Maintains activity records; assists in preparing reports and newsletters.Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential. Marginal Duties : Performs other related duties as directed and/or required.Typical Decisions : The incumbent enforces policies, procedures, and safety rules at assigned sites.Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of : A variety of recreational and athletic activities; knowledge of basic arts and crafts skills; and knowledge of basic creative dramatic procedures. When assigned to the Outdoor Program, also requires good knowledge of outdoor recreation practices and techniques.Skill in: The ability to communicate effectively with children, adults, and other staff.Education: Requires completion of two years of high school; minimum age 16.Experience: Requires four months of experience working with children ages 6-12.Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirementsLicenses and Certifications: Ability to pass CPR and first aid certification training and test administered by the City required.Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Must possess mobility to work in and around recreational facilities or outdoor sites; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to perform rescue techniques; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves frequent walking to identify problems or hazards as well as work with children during recreational activities. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, twist and reach when performing rescue and first aid activities, and working with children in recreational facilities or outdoor sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 30 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.Employees who work at outdoor sites are exposed to loud noise levels, heights, hot temperatures or other environmental factors.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.Equal Employment OpportunityEqual Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D