<p>JOB SUMMARY</p> <p>Oversees and guides campers to provide a safe and fun experience for campers. Manages daily camp activities, ensures the well-being of all participants, and maintains a positive and engaging environment.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Supervise and ensure the safety of campers during all activities and free-time periods. </li><li>Lead and actively participate in camp activities, including games, arts and crafts, and team-building exercises. </li><li>Foster a positive and inclusive environment, promoting teamwork, respect, and personal growth among campers. </li><li>Provide guidance and support to campers, addressing any emotional, behavioral, or social challenges in a compassionate and professional manner. </li><li>Communicate effectively with campers, parents, and camp staff regarding daily activities, concerns, and camper progress. </li><li>Enforce camp rules and policies, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all participants. </li><li>Administer basic first aid and respond to emergencies, following camp safety protocols. </li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organization of camp facilities, equipment, and supplies. </li><li>Assist with the preparation, setup, and breakdown of activities and events. </li><li>Attend staff meetings and participate in camp training sessions to develop leadership skills and ensure high standards of operation. </li><li>Performs other related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.</p> <p>MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Applicant should have outstanding customer service and conflict resolution skills, to include professionalism and confidentiality. Should be flexible and have the ability to multi-task and troubleshoot various situations. Applicant should have good organizational and administrative skills, computer, program software experience and phone answering experience. Applicant should be self-motivated and proactive. Position requires days, nights, weekends and some special event hours. High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience working with children in a recreational or camp setting preferred. Knowledge of Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of the Parks and Recreation Department. </li><li>Knowledge of basic child development and age-appropriate activities. </li><li>Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. </li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with staff, coworkers, parents, and children. </li><li>Knowledge of how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. </li><li>Knowledge of how to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public. </li><li>Skill in the care and use of required tools and equipment. </li><li>Ability to make sound, educated decisions. Is able to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. </li><li>Ability to maintain a positive, patient, and enthusiastic attitude while interacting with children. </li><li>Ability to model good behavior and act as a positive role model for campers. </li><li>Ability to be physically active and participate in various activities with campers. </li><li>Ability to handle required mathematical calculations. </li><li>Ability to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. </li><li>Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Tasks involve the regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (up to 20 pounds), and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks require the ability to monitor and supervise campers for safety.</p>