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Oregon City Human Resource Department
The Human Resources Department works with the City Manager, department directors and employees in areas of recruitment, classification, compensation, training, benefits, labor/employee relations and related human resource functions. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain a diverse and productive workforce that provides quality services to the citizens of Oregon City.
Summer Day Camp Counselor

This is a non-union position with no benefits.

Wage Depending on Experience

City of Oregon City Parks and Recreation
Oregon City Swimming Pool | 1211 Jackson Street | Oregon City | OR | 97045
 
CLOSING DATE: 4:00 p.m. on Friday April 30, 2010

APPLY: Please note to apply you must fill out both the application and supplemental questions. The Supplemental Questions are located at the bottom of this announcement. Both the application and supplemental questions must be turned into Oregon City Human Resources, 625 Center Street (PO BOX 3040) Oregon City, OR 97045. Application materials are also available in person at the Oregon City Swimming Pool, 1211 Jackson Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Applicants can also call the Oregon City Swimming Pool for any additional questions. (503) 496-1572.

DESCRIPTION: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Direct supervision of camp participants.
Supervise and lead recreational activities.
Plan daily activities, outline schedules, and prepare written lesson plans.
Ensures activity and site are safe for participants and staff.
Provides instruction and demonstrate knowledge, skills and ability in area(s) of expertise.
Responsible to check out equipment from storage and return to proper storage area.
Report all accidents/incidents to office staff immediately and complete necessary forms.
Responsible to hand out program evaluation forms.
Prepare room set up for activities and clean up after activities including turning off all equipment; i.e., lights, stereo, air conditioning, TV, etc., and properly securing classrooms.
Inform supervisor about any problems regarding participants, facilities or other.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Maintains current First Aid and CPR certificates. Oregon City will train if necessary
Must be able to deal in a courteous, knowledgeable and tactful manner with participants, parents, staff and general public.
Education and practical training in sports, fitness, games, crafts, basic preparation of snacks, science, outdoor recreation, and/or other recreational and cultural activities for children.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of leadership and group organization, planning, and implementing a recreational program.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Experience in working with children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION date/times of camps:
Oregon City Parks and Recreation offers 3 different summer day camps. For full descriptions of camps, please go to www.orcity.org and look at the 2009 Summer Trail News. The summer 2009 Trail News will have dates and times of last summer’s camps and will remain consistent for the 2010 camps. Applicants are welcome to apply for all 3 camps.