Assistant Day Camp Director - Middle School (Grades 6-9) - Seasonal

Job Description:

Assistant Day Camp Director - Middle School (Grades 6-9) - Seasonal

Description

Job Summary:

Assists with management and supervision of program staff and children aged 12-16 years enrolled in Adventure Bound Middle School Camp programs. May also assist with planning weekly teen day trips and camp enrichment programs throughout the summer.

The salary range for this position is $17.08- $23.06 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

This is a temporary position lasting a maximum of 6 months working up to 40 hours per week.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in coordinating all aspects of summer middle school camp programs including, but not limited to participant registrations & enrollment paperwork, planning weekly activity schedules, field trips and enrichment programs/special events, and daily implementation & supervision of camp operations.
• Assist with planning weekly teen day trips and camp enrichment program schedules.
• Lead all programs by example - coordinate and instruct safe and age-appropriate camp activities.
• Assist in the preparation & distribution of weekly activity schedules and parent communications.
• Assist with camp orientations and staff trainings.
• Ensure daily communication with participant families regarding camper expectations and behaviors.
• Conduct informal or formal conference sessions with parents and children to resolve behavior concerns.
• Assist in purchase of program supplies and ensure safe and appropriate use of all program and facility equipment.
• Assist in facility and room scheduling, ensuring essential set-up and take-down of all middle school camp program reservations.
• Adhere to and implement all Adventure Bound Day Camp, Chilson Center, and City of Loveland policies and procedures, including any state or federal regulations for licensed school-age day camps.

Other Job Functions:

• Act on behalf of the Day Camp Director in their absence.
• May assist Day Camp Director or Recreation Coordinator with other duties as assigned throughout the summer and in preparation of upcoming fall programs.
• May assist with Day Camp ages 5-11.
• May assist in special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and or Experience:

Required verifiable education/training:
1. Work with school-age children in such areas as recreation,
education, scouting or 4-H;
2. Completion of at least one (1) of the following
qualifications:
a. A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree
from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1)
of the following areas:
1) Child Development
2) Psychology
3) Early Childhood Education
4) Early Childhood Special Education
5) Elementary Education
6) Elementary Special Education
7) Family and Human Development
8) Family Studies
9) Special Education
10) Outdoor Education
11) Recreation
12) Human Services
b. An associate’s degree or sixty (60)
semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and three (3)
months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or
more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the
individual; or
c. Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours)
of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the
ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual and one of the
following qualifications:
1) Completion of six (6) semester hours, from a
regionally accredited college or university; or
2) Completion of forty (40) clock hours of
training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first nine
months in the director position. The 40 clock hours of training cannot include
any of the required trainings as listed in rule section 2.508;or,
d. A current early childhood professional
credential level II (2) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the
Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet,
found at https://www.coloradoshinespdis.com/s/aboutthe-ecpc?language=en_US.

Certifications:

• Must currently possess or be able to successfully complete provided First Aid, CPR, and Standard Precautions certifications within 60 days of hire date and prior to working with children.
• Must complete a provided Medical Administration Certification training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively and diplomatically with participants of the programs, parents, co-workers, and the general public.
• Exhibit excellent organizational and planning skills. Work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Use independent and sound judgment to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Exercise appropriate conflict resolution skills with camp participants and staff.
• Exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
• Operate a 15 passenger City van with provided training.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon hire.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional e xposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

Clearance from state, federal, sex offender and child abuse reporting background checks is required.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

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Non Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement - 457 employee funded plan
• Medical Leave - Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and comprehensive background check, including a fingerprint check and state licensure requirements if applicable.