Join Team Apex and earn the possibility to receive a summer bonus! More
detailed information regarding our summer bonus program is at the end of this
job announcement.
The Day Camp Lead Counselor is responsible for providing supervision,
instruction, and ongoing assistance to the Camp Staff. Camp Lead will
facilitate, develop, and implement a daily program for Day Camp. A primary
function of this role is to ensure that the daily routine and program plan are
communicated throughout the entire staff. The Day Camp Lead Counselor will
assign tasks (set up/take down of equipment/supplies, etc.);
assign staff to supervise campers daily and on field trips; assign staff to
assist in the implementation of activities; follow protocol regarding
handling of behaviors and special needs; support staff that need to
administer all medical protocols; communicate all pertinent issues affecting
programs to the all Staff; establish good rapport with families of the
program campers as well as keeping them informed about concerns affecting the
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The daily schedule will vary between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm
Monday through Friday from May 28 through August 9th
Parent meeting at Secrest Recreation Center may be held May 7, 2024
Parent meeting at the Apex Center may be held on May 8, 2024
Parent meeting at Fitzmorris Elementary School may be held on May 9th
Camp career expo dates
February 19 - Apex Center 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
February 28 - Secrest Teen Center 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Job Qualifications
Minimum 18 years of age
Will receive CPR/first aid, Medication Administration, and Universal
Precautions certification required within 90 days of hire.
Must complete up to 15 hours of training before May 28, 2024.
Must have a satisfactory review with the Central Registry of Child Protection.
Provide three references.
Preferred: 21 years of age
Valid Colorado driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage, and
clean driving record for the past three years.
Have the ability to drive a 12-passenger van with a clean driving record.
Education and Experience
High School diploma required.
Experience taking care of children ages 5 to 12 years is required in a public
atmosphere.
Must have customer service experience and good conflict management skills.
Knowledge of youth games, activities, and arts and crafts projects is also
desired.
Ability to be on your feet for 6-8 hours and lift 40lbs.
Work Environment
The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. Exposure to outdoor
weather conditions, including summer sun and temperatures. Work will be
performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Occasional travel by
automobile is required to reach a recreation activity site away from the
Recreation Center.
NOTE: This job announcement outlines the primary responsibilities, but
there's always room to grow and shine as part of our team. This position may
be involved in additional exciting projects as assigned.
A one-time bonus in the amount of $300 will be paid to eligible part-time,
non-benefit eligible camp staff who work an average of 32 hours per week or
more during eight of the 12 weeks listed below. Eligible camp staff include
the following non-benefit eligible part-time staff: leader in training camp
lead, licensed director camps, licensed lead camps, and teen adventure
camp director. The specified timeframe begins on May 19, 2024, and ends on
August 10, 2024. This bonus is scheduled to be paid on the August 30,
2024, pay