Temporary Camp Worker (Camp Counselor)

Temporary Camp Worker (Camp Counselor)

Job Title
Temporary Camp Worker (Camp Counselor)

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Assist the Camp Director with programming and implementing age-appropriate daily activities for camp participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Camp Director with planning, scheduling, programming and implementation of scheduled activities for participants.
  
• Lead a group of youth ranging from 5-13 years of age.
  
• Lead and supervise children during activities (recreational, wellness, character education).
  
• Lead pre-planned activities.
  
• Ensure the safety and care of summer camp participants throughout the duration of the camp.
  
• Ensure the proper use and care of equipment.
  
• Assist with the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up of summer camp participants.
  
• Assist and participate in camp wide programs.
  
• Act as a positive role model for all campers.
  
• Provide emergency care to campers as needed.
  
• Provide feedback to campers and parents.
  
• Participate in evaluation of camp at the end of each session.
  
• Provide feedback to make programming more effective.
  
• Work closely, as needed, with other Recreational Sports Department employees and administration.
  
• Be a supportive team player and leader for the Recreational Sports Summer Camp.
  
• Responsible for maintaining current certification(s)/licensure(s) required as a condition of employment and providing valid and legitimate proof of certification(s)/licensure(s) to the supervisor prior to the expiration date(s) of certification(s)/licensure(s).
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements

Education - High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensing / Professional Certification - Must obtain CPR/AED certification within two weeks of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a summer youth camp setting.
  
• Experience in Recreational programming
  
• CPR/AED certification.
  
• Billingual (English/Spanish) skills.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to:

• Lead a group of children ranging in ages 5 - 13.
  
• Act as a positive role model for all campers.
  
• Be a supportive member of the program and leader for the Recreational Sports Summer Camp.
  
• Work closely with other Recreational Sports employees, as needed.
  

Other Information:

• This position is not funded with state appropriations.
  
• Position will require participation in all CAMP activities.
  
• Position is temporary, subject to funding and/or need, with an effective end date of July 29, 2022.
  

Hourly Pay Rate: $9.00

First review of applications will take place on April 12, 2022 .

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to upload documents. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume
  
• List of 3-5 professional references and their full contact information
  

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TAMIU/Temporary-Camp-Worker--Camp-Counselor-_R-048120

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