Seasonal Camp Counselor

Conducts and supervises the New London Parks and Recreation Department's Camp Hatten Program under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent and the Camp Hatten Supervisor. Work includes planning and implementing crafts, games and special field trips.Position starts at $10.75 per hour. Hours worked will be between 6:30am - 6 pm, weekdays only. First shift start at 6:30am, last shift ends at 6pm.Communicate with parents, campers, Camp Supervisor and all other staff in a positive and effective manner every dayResponsible for the health and safety of all campers and fellow counselorsFollow the activity schedule as developed by the Camp Supervisor and administrative staff unless given permission to deviateAssist in the development and implementation of all camp programsConduct and participate in all camp activitiesDistribute daily lunches, snacks and drinks as needed throughout the dayHelp coordinate campers for bus/van field tripsAdhere to age-group assignments unless otherwise instructedCollect all stray items from activity areas before leaving the site and keep area clean and orderlyComplete cleaning duties as assigned including but not limited to general office area, appliances and bathroomsFollow discipline guidelines established in the staff manual and communicate to the administrative staff on a daily basisDocument and report camper incidents and accidents to the Camp Hatten SupervisorAttend work and all staff meetings in a timely matterPass the required criminal history background check, as a parameter for employment with Camp HattenComplete other duties assigned by Recreation SuperintendentMust be at least 15 years oldHold current certifications in CPR and First Aid (Camp will provide an opportunity for primary or re-certification during Camp Hatten training week)Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the publicAbility to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful mannerThe counselor is expected to be in designated uniform while working. This will assist his/her identification to other staff, campers and parents.