<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Oversees and provides a physically and emotionally safe environment for the patrons of a summer camp. Prepares and implements well-planned recreational activities for all patrons attending summer camps. This is a seasonal classification and incumbents are not employed for an entire year.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li> <p>Creates an atmosphere of fun, cooperation, fairness and learning for the patrons of the summer camp programs; maintains good communication with supervisors, coworkers and parents.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversees the activities of the children under supervision at all times in the facility; supervises proper use, storage and care of equipment and supplies at the facility.</p> </li><li> <p>Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors environment to ensure safety of children, other employees, and other individuals; adheres to Department of Children and Families (DCF) policies and procedures for childcare at all times.</p> </li><li> <p>Reports major problems, concerns and accidents to supervisors and/or site director; prepares accident reports, discipline reports, attendance reports, DCF reports and evaluation reports to submit to supervisor and/or parents of the children; maintains a daily sign in/sign out record of all children at the facility.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares weekly schedule of events for the children of the camp programs including but not limited to arts and crafts, basketball, football, volleyball and soccer; arrives on time or ahead of schedule to prepare for the daily activities such as setting up tables and chairs and/or picking up trash inside and outside of the facility.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides fair, consistent discipline; monitors the children to ensure safety; communicates with parents; takes and records attendance; maintains sanitary conditions; organizes program supplies.</p> </li><li> <p>Adheres to rules, regulations and procedures on a daily basis including proper disciplinary procedures, proper use and storage of equipment, the application of first aid and CPR, attendance at any and all counselor meetings; proper and accurate use of timecards and reports and proper use of forms; follows field trip rules and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitors the conduct and activities of the patrons of camps; responds to situations involving disruptive behavior, suspicious behavior, potential medical problems, or other problems; reports problems to appropriate personnel; initiates calls for police, fire, or emergency medical services as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains offices and storage areas including cleaning restrooms and counters, empties trash and sorts recycling items, stocks supplies, and sweeps floors.</p> </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Performs other related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must be 16 years of age.</p> </li><li> <p>Some experience in summer camp program or after school program is desirable.</p> </li><li> <p>Fingerprinting required.</p> </li></ul> <p>LICENSES/CERTIFICATES</p> <ul> <li>Must possess and maintain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications. </li></ul>