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General Definition of Work : SALARY RANGE: $10.00 - $12.00 PER HOUR (DEPENDING UPON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE)

Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and enjoy working with kids? Spend your summer working with The City of New Bern Parks and Recreation Department as a Summer Camp Counselor. We are currently recruiting Summer Camp Counselors for the below camp. **June 17, 2024- August 9, 2022** **Bear Bunch Day Camp (West New Bern and Pleasant Hill sites)** **Must be able to work varied schedules from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Friday.** *Camps will not be in session on July 4, 2024.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

: (The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

- Daily guidance of campers ages 6-12. - Leads and participates in camp activities. - Assists other counselors as needed. - Supervises campers ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. - Teaches sports skills. - Supervises campers at the aquatic facilities and on field trips. - Assists in planning daily activities. - Assists with completing Summer Food Program documentation and guidelines. - Leads group games and art projects. - Assists in maintaining attendance records and permission slips for each camper. - Handles parental concerns and complaints when the supervisor is not available. - Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

: Knowledge of recreation activities; knowledge of promoting good conduct and representing a positive role model for campers; skilled in working in a team environment; ability to maintain an effective and courteous working relationship with campers, parents, employees, community organization partners, and the public; ability to understand and abide by City of New Bern Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures; ability to lead, supervise and use good judgment; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Requirements : Must be 17 years old as of May 30, 2024.Previous experience in summer camp setting preferred. Previous experience interacting with children or teens (paid or volunteer), such as in a school, camp, daycare, or recreational setting preferred. Must possess Basic First Aid and CPR Certification prior to employment.For those selected for employment who do not have Basic First Aid/CPR certifications,The City of New Bern will conduct Basic First Aid and CPR Certification trainingprior to June 17, 2024. Must possess an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina, CDL P preferred.

**CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.** **THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**