Teen Adventure Camp Counselor

? This is a seasonal/summer position with an anticipated start in May 2025*

Teen Adventure Camp Counselor

Department: Recreation

Reports To: Youth Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Classification: Seasonal; Non-Exempt

Job Level: 3

Driving Status: Yes

Work Environment: Outdoors and various adventurous trips

Summary

Manheim Township's Teen Adventure Camp is an 8-week summer camp running from mid-June to early August for kids in grades 7-10. The camp takes weekly field trips to a variety of locations to perform activities like climbing, hiking, horseback riding, tubing, and more. The Teen Adventure Camp Counselor position is responsible for providing a safe environment for all campers, coordinating structured games, activities, and crafts, and supervising camper's daily activities.

Essential Functions
? Provide a safe environment for all campers.
? Assist in coordinating structured games, activities, and crafts.
? Keep track of supplies including sporting equipment, crafts, and board game pieces.
? Promote a positive outdoor experience. Supervise campers' daily activities.

Physical Requirements
? Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
? Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
? Ability to talk, hear, and see.
? Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers.
? Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs.

Competencies
? Ability to engage with campers and parents.
? Ability to come up with new and recurring structured games and activity.
? Ability to effectively communicate rules, guidelines, scoring, and possible scenarios regarding activities.
? Ability to engage in arts and crafts activities.
? Ability to communicate to children from grades 7-10. Speak clearly to large and small groups.
? Outgoing, energetic, and positive attitude.

Skills
? Knowledge of various recreational games and activities.
? Good leadership, communication, and social skills.

Abilities
? Communicate effectively with participants and parents.
? Give clear and concise instructions.

Required Education and Experience
? Participation in large group extracurricular activities.
? High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Preferred Education and Experience
? Enrolled in a secondary education program for Education, Park and Rec, or related field.2-years supervising children.

Additional Eligibility Requirements
? Must have a valid PA Driver's License.
? Must pass required State and Federal Background Checks

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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