• Job Description

  Req#: 562

  Summer Camp Counselor Assistant

  Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America Req #562

  Wednesday, December 14, 2022

  Summary:

  Assist camp counselors to create a connection between campers and animals that will impact the campers desire to care for the natural world. Assist counselors with lessons and activities both indoors and outdoors while monitoring camper safety and participation. Counselor assistants also are responsible for creating an exciting and welcoming environment through their enthusiastic pursuit of accomplishing camp goals and inspiring campers in the natural world.

  
  

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with supervising the safety of campers

  • Assist with preparing materials for lessons and activities

  • Responsible for their group during the camp day, participating in all activities and monitoring camper participation and enjoyment

  • Must work with other counselors as a team

  • Respectful of camp schedule and is prompt and on time to activities

  • Assists with camper drop off and pick up

  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age

  • Must commit to working at least 7 weeks between the dates of June 5-Aug 11

  • Able to attend required Staff training on June 1 and June 2

  • Enjoys working with children

  • Comfortable speaking in front of groups

  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for goals and mission of Zoo Camp

  • Strong leadership and collaborative skills

  • Able to work independently and on a team

  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills

  • Customer service skills

  
  

  Education and Experience:

  • High school sophomore or higher

  • Experience working with children ages 4-10 years

  
  

  Physical Demands:

  • Counselor assistants will be outside, leading and participating in a variety of physical activities with campers. Counselor assistants should be able to tolerate the heat for long periods of time, and able to walk throughout the Zoo multiple times a day

  
  

  Requested Availability: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

  
  

  Disclaimer

  The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

  
  

  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

  
  

  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

  Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator Seasonal
  • Hiring Rate $12.15

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• About the company

  The Fort Worth Zoo is a zoo in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, that was founded in 1909 with one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock and a few rabbits.

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