<p>The Parks Department is hiring seasonal Program Workers for the Summer Special Needs Summer Camp.</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY</p> <p>This position is responsible for supervising the participants in our day camp for the special needs population. They are responsible for helping to ensure the operations of the campus, both "behind the scenes" and when working directly with Campers under Senior Staff supervision, Camp counselors plan, organize, implement, and lead age-appropriate activities for children.</p> <p>MAJOR DUTIES</p> <ul> <li>Ensure camper's safety </li><li>Manage transitions for daily schedules and/or trips </li><li>Entertain campers during free times </li><li>Mediate conflicts that arise </li><li>Delegate activities for campers </li><li>Supervise games </li><li>Assist Director/Assistant Director in maintaining a clean and safe environment </li><li>Develop routines throughout the day </li><li>Maintain cleaning for all areas </li><li>Monitor children and interact to enhance their participation and fun </li><li>Communicate with staff about incidents </li><li>Monitor during lunch time/ snack time </li><li>Maintain constructive and ongoing rapport with staff, parents, and campers </li><li>Manage day-to-day activities, such as free play, bathroom breaks, arrival and dismissal time </li><li>Guide indoor and outdoor activities and play </li><li>Set up and ensure recreation equipment is secure and stored </li><li>Ensure facility is safe, locked, secured from outside threats </li><li>Preparedness to lead, follow, and teach emergency evacuation procedures </li><li>Lift and load items as needed to set up camp, break down camp </li><li>Assist Director/Assistant Director in any areas as needed during field trips </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED</p> <ul> <li>Enjoys being in the company of children </li><li>General leadership qualities </li><li>Knowledge of varying disabilities </li><li>Alertness and awareness of surroundings always </li><li>Good communication skills- both oral and written </li><li>Patience and ability to not overreact </li><li>Problem-solving skills </li><li>Stamina </li><li>Organizational, analyzing, decision making and problem-solving skills </li><li>Mediation skills </li><li>Ability to carry heavy loads </li><li>Ability to perform various tasks, be active during a variety of temperature conditions for prolonged period of time outside </li><li>Basic knowledge of city and department procedures and policies of relevant local, state and federal laws </li><li>Ability to multi-task </li></ul> <p>SCOPE AND EFFECT</p> <p>The purpose of this position is to provide overall supervision of campers daily within the use of facilities and while offsite, during scheduled activities, to provide recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants. This position will be responsible for set-up/ clean up before and after each shift, and ensuring the facility is always secure. Supervises campers and ensures their safety, and general well-being while maintaining a schedule for camp participants. accurate program records, as well as ability to demonstrate proper emergency procedures.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <ul> <li>The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. (up to 50 lbs.) </li><li>Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. </li><li>Must be able to assist and/or maintain camper during meltdowns. </li><li>Be able to participate in physical activity for various amounts of time. (Swimming, hikes, demonstrating game skills, etc.) </li><li>Must be able to access all areas of building or off-site locations including pool areas, closets, stairwells, locker rooms, wellness center, etc. </li></ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>The work is typically performed indoors/outdoors at school gyms or outdoors at park facilities/ pool areas. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather.</p> <p>SUPERVISORY CONTROLS</p> <p>This position reports directly to the Camp Director and Assistant Director.</p> <p>SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY</p> <p>The purpose of this position is to provide overall supervision of campers daily with the use of facilities and while offsite, during scheduled activities, to provide recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants. This position will be responsible for set-up/ clean up before and after each shift, and ensuring the facility is always secure. Supervises campers and ensures their safety, and general well-being while maintaining a schedule for camp participants. accurate program records, as well as ability to demonstrate proper emergency procedures.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Education and experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children with disabilities, and/or related field </li><li>First Aid, CPR certification </li><li>Preferably be at least 16 years of age by date of hire </li><li>High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required or currently working on </li><li>Ability to pass a background check and drug test </li><li>CPR/ First Aid / AED Certification preferred </li><li>Lifeguard certification helpful but not necessary </li><li>Prior experience working with children helpful </li><li>Available to work weekdays throughout summer, help assist with other events weeknights and weekends when needed (regular and reliable attendance) </li><li>Skill in oral and written communication; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations </li></ul> <p>FLSA Status: Seasonal Pay Grade: 1</p>