JOB
CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.
OBJECTIVE:
Under general direction of the Head Camp Counselor and/or Camp Supervisor, and the Recreation Programmer in the absence of either, the Camp Counselor is responsible for planning and leading daily camp activities and supervising children in a positive and safe manner.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Head Camp Counselor (KCC only) and/or Camp Supervisor (with no or in the absence of Head Camp Counselor); Recreation Programmer.
Has regular work contact with Division and Office Heads, City employees, parents, campers, C.I.T.s, and the general public.
Supervises: None
Kids Count Camp Counselor: (30–43 hours per week for 11-12 weeks)
Camp Tot Lot Counselor/2-3 one-hour play in parks programs: (10-15 hrs./week for 6-7/weeks)
Camp Tot Lot Counselors may be able to pick up additional hours after the completion of camp at Kids Count Camp if hours are available.
Must be available to work the whole duration of camp (dates given at interview)
Must be available for mandatory training during May 27-June 13, 2026. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-
Plans and leads a variety of activities and positively encourages youth participation.
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Participates actively in various camp activities.
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Teaches sports, games, and crafts to youth.
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Supervises field trips and community trips.
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Ensures camper safety, well-being, and rule enforcement.
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Pays attention to camper details and forms.
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Completes accurate attendance records and assists with problem reports.
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Follows camp rules and enforces fair and consistent discipline according to policies.
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Ensures customer satisfaction.
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Reports issues to Head Camp Counselor and/or Camp Supervisor and Recreation Programmer in the absence of Camp Supervisor and Head Camp Counselor.
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Serves as a positive role model to the participants.
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Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.
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Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.
OTHER DUTIES:-
Sets up and cleans up after all camp activities.
- Keeps storage area clean and organized.
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Instructs and organizes camp activities (arts and crafts, sports, games, etc.).
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Provides proper emergency/first aid care to campers when needed.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND MACHINES:
Machinery and equipment, including personal computer, printer, telephones, copier, scanner, 10-key calculator, various sports equipment and supplies for activities, and other standardized or specialized office equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL FACTORS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an outdoor, hands-on environment. An individual in this position is frequently involved in physical work and physically interacting with kids for long periods of time each day, which requires the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, swimming, fishing, biking, walking, hiking, crafts, sports, physical games, and activities for the majority of the time. This position frequently walks, stands, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, working in narrow and/or confining spaces, and exerts up to 50 pounds of force by lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects. The employee is frequently required to see/observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, talk/speak, and listen/hear; use their hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects and equipment; repetitive arm, wrist, hand, and eye movements are included. There is frequent twisting of waist/shoulders/legs, lying on stomach or back, reaching, semi-reach to full-reach overhead, wrist turning, and grasping. The employee may be required to climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to perform essential program support to camp activities and programs and to operate various pieces of equipment. Employee is required to use cognitive ability to reason, analyze, and verbalize thoughts and ideas. Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials or tasks.
The employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts in precarious places; and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The working conditions in the outdoor environment are dirty, dusty, traverse hilly, and uneven terrain. The noise level in the outdoor environment is generally moderately to high noisy.
A regular, Monday – Friday, 30-45-hour work schedule for 11-12 weeks for Kids Count Camp Counselor and 10-15-hour work schedule for 6-7 weeks for Camp Tot Lot Counselor is required for this position. Camp Tot Lot Counselors may be able to pick up additional hours after the completion of camp at Kids Count Camp if hours are available.
Attendance at day, night, and weekend mandatory trainings and special events may be required. Remote work opportunities during training weeks and to prep camp crafts/activities afterhours may be considered for this position.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, or is responsive to the needs of the City of Janesville.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The City of Janesville, Wisconsin is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.