Job Title:                     Community Education Summer Day Camp Staff Position 2024

Wage Status:              Non-exempt

Reports to:                  Director of Community Education                 

Pay Grade:                  TBD- Special Funded Per Annual Budget Allowance

Dept/School:              Assigned Campus                                               

Days:                           70

Primary Purpose:

Provide a safe, quality Summer day camp program that produces developmentally appropriate, recreational and enrichment-based experiences for the children enrolled in Summer Day Camp.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to safely operate 15 passenger van
• Ability to safely lift and carry 50lbs.

Experience:

Experience working with school-age children in an after school or summer program

Training

• All staff members must be First Aid and CPR certified (can be trained by SDC).
• All staff members must be CPI certified (Crisis Prevention Intervention; will be trained by SDC.)
• All staff members must participate in the Child Abuse Awareness training
• All staff are required to attend the applicant orientation, staff retreat for camp training, planning and any other designated staff development.

Daily Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Be knowledgeable about and adhere to proper procedures and expectations set forth by the Department of Family Protective Services, the Summer Day Camp handbook, and the school district employee handbook
• Staff members must be committed, caring, and understanding; they must be aware that they are to be positive role models for the campers.
• Portraying a professional and positive attitude and using leadership qualities effectively
• Carefully supervises and interacts with children and staff in a safe, fun, and responsible manner.
• Have the ability to effectively LEAD and ACTIVELY participate in activities of small and large groups.
• Actively supporting fellow staff during activities, discipline, and planning
• Redirecting campers appropriately
• Take initiative to solve problems, clean up, or take charge when needed.
• The ability to laugh at oneself.
• Maintains all building facilities, camp supplies, and equipment with care and pride. Reports any hazards to Site Supervisor
• Assist in conducting swim tests
• Assist the Site Supervisor and Assistant Site Supervisor in performing his/her responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Programming/Planning Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement innovative activities, clubs, crafts, special events, etc.
• Have a working knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office applications (word & excel) & email
• Meet assigned deadlines.

Communication Responsibilities

• Communicate openly with parents in a friendly manner about the progress of their child.
• Communicating openly and interacting professionally with school personnel, parents, and camp staff/directors/office personnel
• Attend weekly staff meeting.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.