Job Description:

Follow a daily and weekly schedule of activities. Participate in the supervision of children at the program site and on off-site trips. Take an active role and participate in your assigned group's daily activities. Strive to keep all children in your assigned group motivated and involved in all activities. Assist Group Leader with the planning, preparation and implementation of activities and instruction of various sports activities and field days. Organize and implement new games, using resources provided. Maintain good sportsmanship among children. Assist children during arts and crafts sessions. Supervise play on playground equipment. Enforce all program policies and procedures. Enforce program safety procedures. Attend a staff meeting at your program site once per week; day and time to be determined by your Site Supervisor. Participate in operations at Carnival in the Park. Assist with special projects as required. Perform all duties with safety and responsibility in mind. Perform other duties as assigned. Refer to the Group Counselor job description for more detailed responsibilities. $7.15 - $10.00 per hour 25 hours/week

Job Requirements:

Minimum age of 15 years old. Must attend Staff Orientation on Saturday, June 7, 2008, 2pm - 5pm at the Bernards Township Library. Time subject to change. Must be able to work the entire 6-week program, NO EXCEPTIONS. Program dates are Monday – Friday, June 23rd – August 1st, with a Holiday on July 4th, 2008. Be present at site during normal working hours. Hours are 8:15am – 1:15pm OR 8:00am-1:00pm depending on site assignment. Must be available to attend Carnival in the Park, Wednesday evening, July 9, 2008 at Dunham Park.

Knowledge of games and activities suitable for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Previous experience working with children recommended; including, but not limited to: Babysitting; younger siblings, relatives; volunteer experience requiring working with children; previous summer program experience.

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