HEAD COUNSELOR

Job Posting The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. If you are interested in being considered for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line - http://www.lafayette.in.gov/employment/ INTERNAL ONLY – you must be a current City of Lafayette employee to apply for this position. This position is open until filled. Available with the Parks Department: POSITION: McAllister Recreation Center Head Counselor LOCATION: McAllister Recreation Center HOURS: Seasonal –40 hours/week, days, evenings and occasional weekends required. SALARY: $15.00/hour DESCRIPTION: Incumbent assists with the supervision and operation of various camps and programs for the Parks and Recreation Department. Incumbent is responsible for maintain a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for all participants. Must maintain a positive, professional appearance, demeanor and attitude, and work harmoniously will all contacts in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner. Possess a genuine liking for children. Possess a working knowledge of recreational activities and programs in order to implement and run camp and program activities. Assist in interviewing, training and supervision of camp counselors. Actively participate in special camp and program events. Lead seasonal staff and volunteers in planning and preparing for camp activities and programs. Assist with the supervision of camp and program participants. Assist management with staff and camper discipline. Dispense and track medication given to campers. Assist in maintaining facilities, including cleaning/sanitizing camp rooms, sweeping, vacuuming, picking up litter, emptying trash containers, recycling, and restroom management. Attendance is an essential function of this position. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: 21 years of age preferred. Previous volunteer work or camp experience preferred. Equivalent years of child care experience will be considered in lieu of high school diploma or GED. Certification or ability to be certified in CPR/First Aid required. Possess a working knowledge of recreational activities and programs in order to implement and run camp and program activities. Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position, including exerting sustained physical effort, bending, reaching, crouching/kneeling, standing/walking for long periods, sitting for long periods, climbing ladders, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds, handling/grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communications, close and far vision. Ability to follow and ensure compliance with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, but not limited to attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. Must maintain a positive professional appearance, demeanor and attitude, and work harmoniously with all contacts in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions, and work with others in a team environment. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, other City departments and the public including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co- workers and occasionally with the public for purposes of exchanging information. Must attend mandatory weekend training days. Must possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrate a safe driving record. The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer