Camp Counselor 1/2

About the Department

Hours: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). 

THE POSITION

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals interested in summer employment to assist with recreation programs serving youth and teens from 5 to 14 years old. The summer recreation programs are held at various parks and schools throughout the City of Sunnyvale.

The summer camp program runs June 16 through Aug. 8, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mandatory Camp Staff Training runs Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13.

Position Duties

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Organize and lead recreation activities including arts and crafts, sports and games
• Supervise participants, teen volunteers, field trips, swim days, special events and all activities conducted in program
• Take attendance, and assist with record-keeping
• Issue, maintain and store equipment and supplies
• Interact and communicate effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and City staff 
• Ensure the safety and well-being of program participants and teen volunteers 
• Attend staff meetings
• Be prepared to be loud, excited, outgoing and energetic as you lead kids in activities
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision or in a team with other staff
• Must complete mandatory training hours by attending scheduled trainings or must get approval to arrange alternative training dates 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Camp Counselor I 

Camp Counselor II

• Minimum age is 17 Years old
• One (1) year or season of experience working with youth in a recreation setting 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi 
• College courses in education, social service, recreation, human services or related majors 
• Experience interacting with the public 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions 
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision or in a team with other staff 
• Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Other Qualifications

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS
The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources as soon as possible.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview. Candidates who pass the interview will be invited to attend a camp assessment day to assist with program assignments.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Veronica Torrez, Recreation Services Manager at 430-730-7398 or email: vtorrez@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.