Day Camp Leader - Thrive (Seasonal)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing a positive day camp experience for children by supervising day-to-day activities for the City's Camp PLAY/Teen Camp program including providing leadership and direction for 4-5 Day Camp Attendants. The Day Camp Leader ensures the smooth operation of Camp PLAY/Teen Camp, which includes providing daily activities for children, ages 6-15. The Day Camp Leader is also responsible for addressing patron complaints and handling emergency situations. This position will require extensive contact with children and adult citizens. Camp PLAY/Teen Camps run for the entire summer.

Starting Salary:

1st year $14.65

2nd year: $15.15

3rd year: $15.66

4rd year: $16.16

5th year: $16.67

6th year: $17.17

Essential Functions

• Performs supervisory functions for day camp program including Day Camp Attendants.

• Develops, plans and coordinates the day camp activities.

• Ensures daily camp activities are conducted in a safe, professional manner.

• Ensures proper equipment and materials are available.

• Interacts with participants, parents, staff, and supervisory personnel to provide a high-quality program.

• Maintains facility appearance during and after camp activities.

• Responsible for reporting any camp incidents to Camp Director.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Prior experience working with children and/or instructing day camp activities for children ages six to fifteen preferred.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

• OR Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of recreational games, crafts, and activities.

• Knowledge of and ability to develop quality programs for children ages.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.

• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with citizens and staff.

• Ability to implement, supervise and coordinate daily activities.

• Ability to supervise and interact with children.

• Ability to use good judgment regarding safety measures for planned activities.

• Ability to resolve patron complaints and handle emergency situations in an efficient professional manner.

Skills

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, e-mail and the internet.

Other Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.

Work Hours

40 hours/week; M-F 7:15 AM - 4:15 PM / 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM