Day Camp Counselor

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, a resume, and a completed application to the Human Resources Department via email at hradmin@elfus.org Please keep in mind that failing to submit all the required documents will automatically disqualify the application.

Job Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Assist Camp Counselors & Jr. Camp counselors in planning and executing daily camp activities

• Provide direct support and supervision to children throughout all camp sessions.

• Promote positive interactions, encourage friendships, and act as a positive role model for students.

• Foster a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants.

• Ensure adherence to all camp safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe activity space, including care of equipment and supplies.

• Collaborate with fellow staff to support camp-wide activities and ensure smooth daily operations.

• Participate in required training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge related to the role.

• Confidentiality/Privacy compliance - Treats all student and employee information as sensitive and confidential. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements where applicable.

• Compliance - Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

• Reliable means of transportation to and from work

  
  

Ongoing Employment Eligibility:

• COVID vaccination and/or approved exemption

• Mandated Reporter Training

• Sexual Harassment Prevention & Response Training

• Tuberculosis (TB) Test clearance provided by either skin, blood, or chest x-ray

• New hire orientation & I-9 document verification

• Additional Training & documentation as required

• Lingual & Literacy Assessments for language requirements as implemented

• Work Permit from FUSD & Background Clearance

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Experience

• Previous experience working with children in an educational or recreational setting is preferred.

  
  

Skills

• Enthusiasm for working with children in a camp setting.

• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from senior staff.

• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and ability to lead by example.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and maintain a safe, positive camp culture.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Reliable means of transportation, valid unrestricted driver's license, and ability to drive company vehicles under ELF’s vehicle insurance policy as a part of daily work duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical Space: when performing administrative tasks, they will work in a shared, open space without a designated workspace and shared work equipment for administrative tasks. When performing physical tasks, they might be exposed to outdoor temperatures & elements, outdoor noises in an urban environment.

• Company Culture: A collaborative, multilingual staff supporting different organizational functional needs.

• Team Dynamics: Collaborates with other staff, volunteers, contractors, or fellows to support and oversee the students ensuring safety.

  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, and push up to 50 pounds on wheels.

• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, parent communications and documents.

• Must have high manual dexterity and ability to move around a room to provide supervision to children.

• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level, be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.

• Must be able to participate in indoor/outdoor activities, games, and physical activities for extended periods of time.

  
  

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.