Recreation Counselor

Responsible for caring and supervising the children attending the before & after school and summer camp programs. Directly interacts and leads activities with children. Represent the City of North Liberty’s Recreation Department in a professional and exemplary manner under all circumstances. Work involves performance of no supervisory duties. Provide care, safety and supervision to children in our before and after school, all-day, and summer camp programs. Provide excellent customer service in assisting the public in a professional and courteous manner. Report and chart all disciplinary problems and other incidents as necessary. Perform light janitorial duties as needed so that facility remains clean and safe for patrons to use. Oversee program check-in and out procedures daily. Communicate information to parents. Comply with state laws, applicable safety and occupation standards, and department policies and procedures. Contribute to a positive working environment through cooperation with recreation personnel, library personnel, parks personnel, and all other city departments. Responsible for general knowledge in various sports, games, arts, and crafts. Coordinate, lead, and teach activities. Attend staff meetings to coordinate lesson plans; attend additional training courses and staff meetings as assigned. Position recommends a high school degree with 6 months to one-year previous recreation or childcare experience or related work/field. High School students may be considered. Position also recommends knowledge in childcare/babysitting. Must possess good communications skills, both oral and written, reading and monitoring skills. Ability to speak and write effectively. CPR and first aid certifications required. Possession of State of Iowa Driver’s License; Obtain State of Iowa Class D Chauffeur’s Driving License. Completion of criminal records and child abuse background record check and child abuse mandatory reporter training for the State of Iowa. Knowledge of department policies and procedures; youth development levels; recreation activities; applicable State laws or accreditation standards. Skills in dealing with children and parents; leading recreation activities; making quick decisions in emergency situations. Ability to read, speak, write, hear, and understand effectively to communicate with parents or guardians. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees, officials and the public. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace or citizens encountered during work. Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements Ability to exert up to 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Physical ability to traverse variable terrain conditions not accessible by vehicle including but not limited to steep slopes, unleveled grades, and heavily vegetated areas for the purpose leading activities. Ability to visually review the terrain and facilities where activities take place. Intellectual ability, judgment, stamina and coordination necessary to normally complete daily assigned tasks within the workday. Ability to coordinate and participate in recreational activities. Ability to climb, pull, kneel, stoop, crouch, feel, stand, reach, hear, push, walk, balance, lift, grasp, talk. Repetitive motion is also required on a regular basis. Ability to walk long distances for supervision of recreational programs. Position requires exposure to both inside and outside conditions and noise.