We are looking for a Camp Counselor to supervise young campers and make sure they learn and have fun. What do Camp Counselors do? The most important out of all Camp Counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times. You’ll be responsible for overseeing their activities and ensuring they are having fun. The job duties of a Camp Counselor include planning summer camp games, educating children and teenagers and setting up equipment. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. If you’re patient, energetic and think this is the perfect summer job for you, we’d like to meet you!
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks -Westchester Recreation Center: 7000 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Available Hours: Must be available M-F, 7:00am to 6:00p.m. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the program. June 13– Aug 12.
Job Description: Camp Counselors will create activities and lead campers in sports, general camp games, camp songs, science, special theme activities and crafts. Will work mainly outdoors. Must be available all 9 weeks of camp.
Duties Performed:
- Create and implement themed activities throughout camp
- Set-up, break-down, & sanitize areas and equipment. May include lifting and setting up canopies, tables, water coolers, camp games and activities for campers
- Participates in all camp activities
- Aids in the execution of special events, scavenger hunts and activities.
- Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related duties as required
- Follow all Covid-19 safety protocols.
- Show up on time and prepared
Qualifications:
- Exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with children, staff and public.
- Supervise children in a variety of programs and special events
- Conduct recreational activities
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, the public, staff and other agencies
- Utilize quality customer service skills and techniques
- Ability to participate in camp activities, and exposure to sun.
Experience and Education:
- Experience in group child care setting preferred
- HS Diploma
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $19.59 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All potential staff must be vaccinated and follow City of LA, Dept of Rec & Park Covid-19 protocols.
Work Location: In person
