Job description
Description
The Camp Counselor's primary location will be at the Hammond recreation Center, responsible for assisting with organization, planning, leading and teaching of one or more activity classes of the camping program including: nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, events or field trips.
Camp Dates are June 6, 2023 through July 29, 2023
Examples of Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with organization, planning, leading and teaching of one or more activity classes of the camping program including: nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, events or field trips
- Acting as advisor, counselor, and go to person for the group of participants
- Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants
- Reporting to supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs: recommending action, carrying our policies and objectives of programs
- Maintaining appropriate records, inventories, making reports
Typical Qualifications
Education Required
- Successful completion of 2 years College, preferably in Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education or related discipline desired; High School Graduation and sufficient experience working with youth may be substituted
- Ability to direct and actively participate in activities with 10 to 15 active children between 5-14 years old; must be an experience and active swimmer; Ability to communicate clear and concisely work with campers, staff, parents, and general public.
- Leadership skills to include the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm to the recreation staff, participants, and parents; Ability to make mature decisions affecting the safety and well-being of children; Skilled and active participation in varied sports/recreation activities such as bowling, skating, field games, etc.
Supplemental Infomation
**Must be present during camp session entirety .
The City of Hammond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
BENEFITS ENJOYED BY THE CITY OF HAMMOND EMPLOYEES
CAFETERIA PLAN: The purpose of the Cafeteria Plan is to provide employees with an option for pretax deductions for insurance premiums and/or medical/childcare reimbursements. The Staffing and Benefits Administrator will be happy to discuss these benefits with you.
CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP: City employees are eligible for membership in La Capitol Federal Credit Union. Membership can enable you to borrow money at low interest rates, and/or open and maintain and IRA account.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Through any Bank.
DISABILITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE: An approved disability leave may be granted for up to twelve (12) weeks in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. Whenever possible, you are required to give (30) days or as much notice possible of your pending need for disability leave of absent. Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information.
GROUP TERM-LIFE INSURANCE: Regular full-time employees of this City are covered with a $25,000 Group Life Insurance policy. This insurance is payable in the event of your death from any cause, at any time or place, while you are insured. Payments will be made to the beneficiary, as designated by you. Refer to the literature provided by our insurance representative for details on your life insurance coverage.
HEALTH CARE/ HOSPITALIZATIN INSURANCE: The City may pay 100% of the premium for hospitalization coverage for regular full-time employee. The employee pays the premium for dependent coverage. Health Insurance coverage is fully described in the Coverage Summary booklet.
DENTAL INSURANCE: The City may pay 100% of the premium for dental coverage for regular full-time employee. The employee pays the premium for dependent coverage.
VISION INSURANCE: The City offers vision insurance; however, enrollment is voluntary and the cost of the premium is the responsibility of the employee. If an employee elects vision coverage, the premium will be deducted automatically from the employee’s paycheck.
PAID HOLIDAYS: Regular full-time employees paid holiday pay in accordance with city policies and procedures for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day (observed), Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election (every four years), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and Day. Details are found in the Personnel Policies Manual.
PAID VACATION: Regular full-time employees are eligible for paid vacations. Employees serving in their Introductory Period, part-time, and/or temporary employees are not eligible for paid vacation. Details are found in the Personnel Policies Manual.
RETIREMENTS PLAN: City of Hammond regular full-time employees are eligible to participate in Police Municipal Employee Retirement System, Municipal Firefighter Retirement System, or Municipal Police Retirement System. Enrollment is mandatory at the time of hire. Temporary employees who anticipate working more than three months are required to enroll in the Plan. Details are found in the Personnel Policies Manual.
SERVICE AWARDS: The City honors its long- term employees by presenting service awards at an annual City function. Service awards are issued to employees who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 years of service.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City offers regular full-time employees additional insurance coverage from independent companies through payroll deductions. Details are available through the Human Resources Department.
SICK LEAVE: Regular full-time employees who have completed the introductory period are eligible for up to 12 days sick leave which may be used for person illness, doctor’s appointments, or injury or illness not covered by worker’s compensation with proper documentation.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE: The City pays the entire cost for these benefits.
WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: As required by law, the City pays the premium for Worker’s Compensation Insurance.
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