Summer Camp Counselor

City of Auburn Hills•Auburn Hills, MI

3d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan, known not only for its high-technology parks but also for having world-renowned retail, entertainment, and manufacturing. Home to more than 26,000 residents, it also serves as Michigan's global business address, with international corporations from 32 countries, including many world and North American headquarters. Auburn Hills' residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district, and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center. Additionally, the city has four colleges and universities, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state's largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers, and visitors. At Auburn Hills, we value attentive service, diversity, excellence, fiscal responsibility, humility, and safety. Our mission is to be stewards for the community through a connected, transparent and efficient government in hopes that we can cultivate the heart of a small town that operates with the excellence of a world class city. General Purpose: The Camp Counselor is responsible for the daily supervision of the campers. Effectively lead campers in games, crafts, and special events, while providing a safe environment.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with children in grades 1-8 in a camp setting.
General knowledge of games, sports, arts & crafts, songs.
Possess the ability to handle a variety of camp circumstances including direct leadership of group activities and games, cooperation with other group leaders in leading activities, creativity for new games and flexibility to change activities if necessary.
Interacts positively with co-workers and the community.
Possess good health and stamina.
Creative and enthusiastic with good organizational and people skills.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Attend camp orientation and training dates in June.