JOB
This is a professional staff, part-time, seasonal position with the City’s Parks & Recreation Department. The individual in this position ensures the camp runs efficiently by ensuring counselors initiate, develop and maintain positive relationships, as well as making certain the safety of the campers is held in high regard.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Ensure the safety and well-being of campers;
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Plan, coordinate and facilitate a wide variety of activities for campers;
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Supervise and interact with children while maintaining a safe and fun environment;
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Explain activities to a group of 30 or more children;
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Actively play with children throughout the course of each activity;
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Clean the facility and play areas after each activity;
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Lead children on planned field trips and maintain professionalism;
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Supervise camp counselors and actively mentor the campers;
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Oversee all camp operations and the planning of weekly activities;
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Communicate with parents regarding camper behavior and daily incidents;
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Monitor safety of all procedures as they pertain to all campers and staff;
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Delegate daily camp responsibilities to counselors as needed;
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Respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Department of Human Resources Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and or experience.
