Camp Ann Counselor

The City of High Point's Parks & Recreation Department seeks to fill Camp Ann Counselor positions.

Essential Tasks

• Serves as a program counselor and participates in program development;
• Performs a variety of duties in leading activities and programs of a summer day camp for handicapped children and adults;
• Monitors and evaluates daily progress of campers;
• Prepares camp area with adaptive equipment for daily operation, monitors activities, facilities and equipment for safety and feasibility;
• Transports campers to activity sites;
• Enforces camp policies and safety rules and regulations;
• Physically assists campers with personal needs including feeding, toileting, changing clothes, etc.;
• Cleans work and program areas as needed during the day and upon conclusion of activities;
• Prepares lists of materials and equipment needed for camp activities and makes requests for same;
• Makes preparation of area for participants' lunches and snacks;
• Maintains daily communication with supervisor;
• Enforces that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

• Formal Education
  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
  • On-the-job training approximately 4 weeks.  Formal education which includes basic arithmetic and report making.  Formal education which includes basic arithmetic and/or business math, and preferably with a college degree relating to recreational activities for the participants with special needs.

• Must be 18 years of years or older.
• Must have knowledge of various disabilities and related adaptive equipment and be able to work with and physically assist handicapped participants.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.  Must have good basic program planning, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Must be able to drive 15-passenger van.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License