Position Summary, Duties and Responsibilities
Join Team Apex and earn the possibility to receive a summer bonus! More detailed information regarding our summer bonus program is at the end of this job announcement.
The Day Camp Lead Counselor is responsible for providing supervision, instruction, and ongoing assistance to the Camp Staff. Camp Lead will facilitate, develop, and implement a daily program for Day Camp. A primary function of this role is to ensure that the daily routine and program plan are communicated throughout the entire staff. The Day Camp Lead Counselor will assign tasks (set up/take down of equipment/supplies, etc.); assign staff to supervise campers daily and on field trips; assign staff to assist in the implementation of activities; follow protocol regarding handling of behaviors and special needs; support staff that need to administer all medical protocols; communicate all pertinent issues affecting programs to the all Staff; establish good rapport with families of the program campers as well as keeping them informed about concerns affecting the campers.
The daily schedule will vary between 6:30 am and 6:30 pmMonday through Friday from May 28 through August 9th
Parent meeting at Secrest Recreation Center may be held May 7, 2024
Parent meeting at the Apex Center may be held on May 8, 2024
Parent meeting at Fitzmorris Elementary School may be held on May 9th
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Will receive CPR/first aid, Medication Administration, and Universal Precautions certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Must complete up to 15 hours of training before May 28, 2024.
- Must have a satisfactory review with the Central Registry of Child Protection.
- Provide three references.
- Preferred: 21 years of age
- Valid Colorado driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and clean driving record for the past three years.
- Have the ability to drive a 12-passenger van with a clean driving record.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma required.
- Experience taking care of children ages 5 to 12 years is required in a public atmosphere.
- Must have customer service experience and good conflict management skills.
- Knowledge of youth games, activities, and arts and crafts projects is also desired.
- Ability to be on your feet for 6-8 hours and lift 40lbs.
Work Environment
The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including summer sun and temperatures. Work will be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Occasional travel by automobile is required to reach a recreation activity site away from the Recreation Center.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
A one-time bonus in the amount of $300 will be paid to eligible part-time, non-benefit eligible camp staff who work an average of 32 hours per week or more during eight of the 12 weeks listed below. Eligible camp staff include the following non-benefit eligible part-time staff: leader in training camp lead, licensed director camps, licensed lead camps, and teen adventure camp director. The specified timeframe begins on May 19, 2024, and ends on August 10, 2024. This bonus is scheduled to be paid on the August 30, 2024, payroll.