Job Title: Middle School Camp Head Counselor
Salary range: $20-$24
Hours: Temporary Seasonal
Job Description:
Seymour Recreation Job Description
Middle School Camp Director
General Statement of Duties
The Middle School Camp Director is responsible for supervising middle school–aged campers during daily programming and off-site field trips. This position provides leadership and guidance to counselors, ensures participant safety and well-being, and supports a positive, inclusive camp environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Supervise campers during daily activities and all scheduled off-site field trips, ensuring proper attendance and supervision until all participants are picked up.
- Ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of campers by enforcing program rules and following established safety and emergency procedures.
- Serve as the first point of contact for camper or counselor concerns; address issues promptly and escalate significant matters to the Parks & Recreation Manager as appropriate.
- Complete accident and incident reports in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment by building positive relationships with campers and staff.
- Act as a positive role model and support campers’ social-emotional development, encouraging teamwork, independence, and respectful behavior.
- Handle minor camper disputes by facilitating respectful communication and reinforcing appropriate behavior expectations.
- Assist with daily program operations, including planning schedules, tracking attendance, and managing supplies
- Communicate effectively and professionally with camp leadership, staff, and parents regarding camper experiences, behavior, and incidents.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with children in a camp, recreation, or school setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to counselors and program participants.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn and enforce, safety regulations, behavior management techniques, and emergency procedures.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, flexibility, and sound judgment.
- Interest in youth development and the ability to serve as a positive role model for middle school–aged children.
Supervision Received
Reports directly to the Parks & Recreation Manager and works under the general direction of the Director of Community Services.
Salary
$20.00–$24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule
Approximately 18 hours per week. Typical schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; hours may vary based on field trips or rain dates, which may be scheduled on Mondays or Fridays.
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