Youth Camp Counselor - Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1 (Non-permanent classified paid hourly)

Location: Magnuson Spokane

Department: District Workforce Development

Open continuous. 

Salary Range: $20.09 - $26.74 

Starting salary for this position is: $26.74 (Hourly)

Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

About Us 

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

About the Youth Camp Counselor - Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Workforce Training & Continuing Education Program Manager, the Youth Camp Counselor provides camp support, activity setup, and assistance with general activities.

This position works closely with the Youth Camp Coordinator to ensure a safe learning environment for campers.

This is a non-permanent classified paid hourly position. Not to exceed 18 months.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the youth camp program for 6th to 12th grade students. *
• Receive direction from and assist the Youth Camp Coordinator with activities. Prepare, set up, and take down activities. *
• Provide direction and assistance to youth participating in camp activities. *
• Ensure experiences are interactive, educational, and that students are engaged in completing the assignments. *
• Assist with transportation for company tours by ensuring all students are accounted for and adhering to safety protocols. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Action Oriented
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent at the time of employment.
• Previous experience working with large groups of middle school-age students.
• Ability to provide good customer service to campers and parents/guardians.
• Positive and engaging with youth.
• The ability to enforce safety rules.
• First aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain through Spokane Colleges by the start of camp).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is equally performed in an indoor office environment and outdoor uncontrolled elements.
• Work is active.
• Work requires long periods of standing and walking.
• Move up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Team lifts are encouraged and to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Occasional to frequent change in position from sitting, standing, and walking.
• Work directly with students/clients.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Non-permanent classified paid hourly position. Not to exceed 18 months.
• Work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Criminal background check is required.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Membership is optional.
• First aid/CPR