Youth Camp Leader

Summary Statement

Fromart to drama, dance classes to fitness programs, nature tours or special events,toddlers to adults,Boise Parks and Recreationhasan affordableclass,communityprogram,or activityfor everyone.

Youth Camp Leader:

• Instructs and facilitates youth in various indoor/outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, orienteering, fishing, biking, canoeing/rafting, dance, arts and crafts, environmental education, teamwork/leadership activities, etc.

• The majority of activity takes place outdoors in municipal parks in warm weather conditions.

• This position is open to interested persons aged 16 and older.

• This position is designated as At-Will.

Essential Functions

Instructs and supervises youths ages 4-17 in recreational/educational activities in and around Boise. Works with youth camp supervisor and administrative staff on program development and implementation. Responsible for the well-being of participants while taking part in scheduled activities. Identifies concerns or issues involving camps or participants and brings to the attention of supervisor. (40%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 40%

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Certification or demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the specific camp discipline/activity.

Ability to deal with individuals in a friendly and tactful manner; work varied hours including evenings and weekends; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Two years' experience working with youths from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Certified in First Aid and CPR.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process RegulationDrug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc.

Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position has responsibilities that require the person to work with minors or individuals with disabilities.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds.

The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Employees will stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions. Work includes protected exposure to bodily fluids.

This position works: varying hours depending on camp times