*CITY OF LOS ANGELES*
*DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS*
*GRIFFITH PARK BOYS CAMP*
*RESIDENTIAL CAMP COUNSELOR*
*Salary: $720 per week*
_(The current salary range is subject to change.
You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer)_
The Department of Recreation and Parks - Camping Section - Griffith Park Boys Camp is recruiting for seasonal Residential Camp Counselors.
Residential camp counselors supervise children in an all day and overnight environment from Monday through Friday (programming runs 7:00am-9:00pm)
*AVAILABLE POSITIONS: *35
*DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:*
* Supervise children in an all day and overnight environment.
* Responsible for the general wellbeing of campers.
* Identify and meet campers needs.
* Carry out and follow camp programs.
* Provide a safe, friendly, loving, encouraging environment to campers and co-workers.
* Create, plan and lead a variety of activities.
* Follow and adhere to all COVID protocols which includes but are not limited to wearing a mask, cleaning facilities and equipment, staying within a specific pod, washing hands regularly, etc.
* Available June 10, 2024 through August 9, 2024.
(Counselors may request 1 week off during the summer.
) Dates may vary depending on COVID protocols.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
* Must be Male at least 18 years of age;
* Must have High School Diploma or equivalent and preferably 1 year of college;
* Experience working with children is desired but not mandatory;
* Ability to identify and put campers needs first;
* Ability to work as part of a team and live and work in a community environment;
* Ability to teach a variety of activities;
* Possess an enthusiastic and positive outlook;
* Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to speak and perform in front of large groups;
* Ability to communicate and work with a variety of ages and skill levels plus the desire to make a positive difference in a child’s life;
* Present a neat and professional appearance as well as possess good character, integrity, judgment and adaptability;
* Possess critical thinking skills and techniques to be applied to situations that may arise with campers;
* Ability to accept supervision and guidance
* In accordance with the City’s Ordinance 187134, all City employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
*HOW TO APPLY: Download application from *_https://www.
laparks.
org/camp/griffith-park-boys-camp_
*Completed applications should be sent to: Griffith Park Boys Camp, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive.
, Los Angeles, CA 90027*
*DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 29, 2024*
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $720.
00 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person